[Hiring] Safety Management System Facilitator @Leidos

Role Description

The NISC IV program within Leidos Civil Group is seeking a candidate with an Air Traffic Control background to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Safety Management System (SMS) Facilitator conducting Safety Risk Management (SRM) Panels for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting studies.

Significant emphasis will involve:

• Proactively identifying areas of concern involving operational safety of facilities.
• Validating general safety expectations.
• Making recommendations for further action and involvement with field facilities involving safety processes.
• Utilizing substantial initiative in identifying potential risks within the National Airspace System and providing recommended courses of action.

Routine duties will include:

• Support requests from the FAA to conduct and/or assess the requirements for Safety Risk Management procedures.
• Perform the duties of the National Coordination for ATCT siting studies as identified in FAA Order 6480.4.
• Work directly with project team members/government personnel as part of documentation development process.
• Validate technical content and acquire subject knowledge through research and consultation with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide recommendations for improvement and/or resolve any technical issues.
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings and document results, meeting minutes, and action items, as required.
• Provide initial SRM assessment and recommendations for assigned projects.
• Facilitate SRM Panel or support the development of a SRM Decision Memorandum (SRMDM).
• Develop, coordinate, review, edit, and deliver a draft Safety Risk Management Document (SRMD) to the SRM Panel; ensuring documentation is compliant with FAA Order 1000.36 (FAA Writing Standards).

Please note:

• 100% remote with travel of approximately 25%.
• During the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

Qualifications

• Previous designation as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC).
• BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience OR equivalent practical experience as a CPC. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated project management skills; the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating SRM Panels.
• Strong writing skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information of an aviation nature.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability.
• Familiarity with FAA Digital Tower Systems.
• Familiarity with the ATO SMS Manual.
• Familiarity with FAA Order 6480.4 (Siting of Airport Traffic Control Towers).

Requirements

• Position requires approximately 25% travel.

Benefits

• The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $130,000 to low/mid $150,000 with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment.
• Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Company Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.