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Are you ready for your next career challenge?Leidos' National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program is seeking an experienced
Air Traffic Control professional to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Operations Support Group (OSG).
Based at the FAA Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas, this position provides air traffic expertise in support of airspace management, flight procedures, operational planning, and FAA initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities- Review aeronautical charting packages, coordinate updates, and ensure charting cycle deadlines are met.
- Evaluate flight procedures, airspace changes, and technical proposals, providing recommendations and operational expertise.
- Assess the impact of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and General Notices (GENOTs), including support for VIP movement notices.
- Review facility directives, Letters of Agreement, and operational procedures for compliance with FAA requirements.
- Research and respond to air traffic inquiries from field facilities and FAA Headquarters.
- Support emergency and contingency planning, including Central Service Center Situation Room (SITROOM) operations.
- Coordinate airspace improvement initiatives, working with FAA facilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and track progress.
- Provide technical research and recommendations for congressional inquiries, high-visibility projects, and special assignments.
Required Qualifications- Requires 8-12 years of relevant experience as an FAA Air Traffic Controller at a Level 4 or 5 facility.
- Ability to conduct technical research, evaluations, and studies and develop recommendations.
- Experience leading meetings and coordinating with regional and national FAA stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working across multiple FAA lines of business.
- Knowledge of FAA Air Traffic evaluation programs.
- Previous experience as an FAA Front-Line Manager.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:October 22, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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.
About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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