Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Processor

ned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Processor** to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) Team.

This position will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center (WSC) Operations Support Group (OSG) in Des Moines, WA. The candidate will provide support to various Air Traffic Control Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACON), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC), and FAA Air Traffic Organization headquarters and Regional offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary duties support Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in the NAS through coordination of those activities with the Federal Aviation Administration and other users of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Routine tasks may include:

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) expertise by evaluating applications for Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to access the NAS with UAS.

• Conduct feasibility analysis in coordination with Air Traffic (AT) facilities, writing and coordinating Special Provisions to define flight operations, and review and distribution of final approved COA's.

• Provide SME support for proponent and FAA facility inquiries regarding the COA process, requirements, and operating areas.

• Provide review, recommendations, research, and analysis of UAS activities, requirements, and processes.

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise and support on UAS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Please Note: Must be able to work onsite, Des Moines, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous designation as a FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC).

• Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder OR working in the USA with a temporary protected status (TPS) visa who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with No breaks OR leaving the country. One must be able to show documentation of proof once asked by security or the FAA.

• Position requires approximately 10% travel.

• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience maybe considered and/or accepted in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UAS operations in the NAS.

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Original Posting Date:
2025-01-14
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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.