Senior I Remote Tower Systems Analyst
Chickasaw Nation Industries

Job Info

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SUMMARY

The Senior Remote Tower Systems Analyst position will work as part of a team supporting research and development, safety studies, technical reviews and data collection and analysis in support of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NextGen Organization (ANG) Remote Tower program*. This position provides both human factor engineering and programmatic support to the FAA NextGen Team focused on the development, tracking, and analysis of leading-edge capabilities foundational to the continued evolution of our National Airspace System (NAS) including the Remote Tower concept development and implementation.

*The Remote Towers concept is a new technology solution being evaluated under a program established by Congress in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Section 161. The concept seeks to provide a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to provide Air Traffic Control services at airports using a network of cameras, sensors, displays and other supporting equipment in lieu of a traditional brick-and mortar tower structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

Develops and updates Concept of Operations (Conops) documentation in support of the Remote Tower concept; identify issues and changes to Air Traffic standards and procedures resulting from use of Remote Tower systems.

Assists in the development of strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the remote tower program.

Develops program activity plans to align to the Remote Tower goals and objectives.

Coordinates and collaborates with industry vendors, FAA lines of business and other stakeholders in

development and assessment of FAA Remote Tower operational concepts, and technical certification requirements and processes.

Assists in the development of plans for site preparation, equipment installation and operational evaluation of Remote Tower systems; reviews plans, analyzes data, and prepares reports, project proposals and other technical documentation.

Provides technical and programmatic advice to the customer.

Develops and manages operational and system safety risk management processes.

Assist in development of project agreements such as Other Transactions Agreements (OTAs).

Develop and track project schedules and milestones.

Develop and track project budget and spend plans.

Coordinates, attends, and facilitates recurring team and internal/external stakeholder meetings, including the documentation and tracking of decisions and actions.

Prepares reports, briefings, white papers, conference papers and concept papers for various audiences including FAA executives and Congress.

Reviews, verifies, and makes recommendations for improvements in vendor deliverables and

documentation.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole.Fosters an environment in which they will reportanyviolations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science and a minimum of fifteen (15) years' relevant experience working with aviation, FAA or NexGen programs/projects including Air Traffic Management systems certification processes and FAA Safety Risk Management and system safety processes, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION

PMP certification desired

Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Ability to quickly grasp futuristic aviation concepts to create briefings and papers as needed. Good

understanding of technology management and project management principles and how they apply to research and development initiatives.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment and take on multiple roles distilling and

integrating inputs from multiple sources, working with minimal supervision, and also remain flexible serving as a collaborative team-player, familiar with FAA organizations and how they work together to maintain highest levels of safety and efficiency in the skies.

Must be able/willing to take on new challenges, execute in small windows of time, and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to operate proactively anticipating problems, solutions, and support needs.

Stakeholder possesses engagement and collaboration skills, and the ability to conduct activities seamlessly in a virtual on in-person environment.

Understanding of missions, and roles and responsibilities of FAA lines of business.

Understanding of Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) operations particularly within Class D airspace.

Understanding of FAA automation and other ATCT systems.

Familiar with FAA Acquisition Management Processes (AMS) particularly with contracting and use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).

Familiar with the FAA's Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Project and excel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and

deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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