Air Traffic Control Specialist Job Listing at SAIC in REMOTE WORK, NJ (Job ID 2510072)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Air Traffic Control Specialist to provide Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Adaptation support to our FAA customer. Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop, manage, and validate site adaptation data tailored to each TFDM deployment location (e.g., airports, TRACONs).
• Use FAA-authorized adaptation tools and software to build, test, and deploy configuration files
• Ensure configurations accurately reflect local airspace, surface operations, runway/taxiway layouts, and stakeholder operational procedures.
• Collect and analyze local site data such as flight schedules, runway configurations, surveillance inputs, and facility-specific workflows.
• Coordinate with local air traffic control facilities and airport authorities to obtain accurate, up-to-date operational data.
• Customize TFDM system parameters for surface metering, departure sequencing, runway assignments, and flight data exchange to reflect the unique needs of each site.
• Support the calibration of algorithms to optimize surface traffic management and throughput.
• Provide on-site or remote support during TFDM system transition, ensuring real-time resolution of adaptation-related issues.
• Travel (up to 40%) is required

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree in an air traffic related field is required and 9 years of experience.  An additional five years of experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Air Traffic Control (ATC) full performance level (FPL) experience 
• Extensive knowledge of air traffic operations and procedures in the en route and terminal domains
• Knowledge of TFDM functionality
• Prior experience developing and maintaining site-specific adaptations for NAS systems. 
• Prior experience collaborating with FAA site leads, facility personnel, and other stakeholders to define operational needs and validate adaptation outputs.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to satisfy FAA resume and security approval requirements 

Required Clearance:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain Public Trust

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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