AVS FAA Sr Aviation Analyst II - Military veterans preferred

Description

The Sr. Aviation Analyst II provides professional services involving the analysis and study of aviation technical and operational issues and advises on methods and techniques to improve aviation system work processes, procedures, resources, management controls, information systems, documentation and similar functions. Based upon study findings, develops detailed recommendation on methods, procedures to apply and alternative means to improve aviation system performance. Develops project plans and determines resource needs and allocations. Determines information requirements and devises methods to secure it. Works in concert with team leaders and members engaged in the analysis and study of complex aviation technical and operational issues. Utilizes and applies knowledge of web information technology and associated tools such as micro media flash, adobe, SharePoint, etc. to provide an information format for Government and industry personnel and the general public.

The Contractor shall provide support for EOR studies. The contractor will identify preliminary hazards, and then plan out and execute the necessary modeling, simulation and analysis work, which will determine if the associated procedures can be executed safely for simultaneous independent parallel approaches in the NAS.

This effort is in support of an initiative to increase the efficiency of arriving traffic into airports by reducing the current separation standards between aircraft based upon the tighter track containment regions associated with RNP capable aircraft, while ensuring there is no unacceptable increase in the risk associated with the modified operations. These research and development efforts are exploring the safety of modifying current minimum separation standards associated with the proposed EOR concept and may incorporate the use of other NextGen technologies and NAS infrastructure design changes.

This support shall include, but is not limited to, the following activities:

• Produce detailed recommendations based upon these study findings on methods and procedures to apply for EOR Studies both in the near term and long term, providing project plans and tracking, and determining resource needs and allocations, and participate in Safety Risk Management Panel planning, deliberations, recommendations and preparation of Safety Risk Management Documents;
• Work closely with team leaders and members engaged in the analysis and study of these complex aviation technical and operational issues, participating in team meetings, working groups, program reviews, industry coordination, tracking existing program configuration. Provide support for development of program status reports, position papers, presentations, etc., and assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of EOR Studies, plans and strategies. Utilize software and data tools as follows:
• • Two or more scripting-based analysis toolkits, such as Mathematica, Matlab, Python, NumPy, SciPy, R, etc.
  • Apply new systems and programming languages quickly
  • Conduct analysis on large data sets to identify patterns, trends, etc
  • Utilize data visualization practices and toolkits, to include Python/R plotting libraries or other visualization systems
  • Writing to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Design, setup, and administration of databases, including proficiency with PGSQL and PLSQL
  • Apply modern deployment techniques, such as Docker, Kubernetes, containers
  • Apply distributed computing systems and cloud-based deployment
  • Apply experience in aviation operations (pilot, Air Traffic control, etc.)
• When AFS-400 personnel are not available to participate in EoR and MARS related meetings the contractor must document meeting activities, decisions and actions, and immediately provide those to the responsible AFS-400 personnel
• Assist AFS-400 personnel in creation, preparation, editing and coordination of EoR and MARS study reports, internal and external briefing materials, summaries of EoR and MARS study activity (briefings, updates, etc.) and other documentation, track technical and program schedules and coordinate a wide variety of different projects in the program
• Assist AFS-400 personnel with detailed recommendations based upon these study findings on methods and procedures to apply for improving the aviation system performance, providing project plans and determining resource needs and allocations
• Support team leaders and members engaged in the analysis and study of complex aviation technical and operational issues
• Assist AFS-400 personnel in coordinating communication for high-level briefings
• Provides at a minimum, analytical support that includes knowledge and experience working with the various tools utilized by the Flight Research and Analysis Group (AFS-430)

Researches and drafts technical and regulatory documents, and reviews documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appropriate requirements.  Available to consult on technical, legal, and regulatory aviation issues related to specific tasks. Knowledgeable in a variety of aviation areas, including the regulatory process, conducting air carrier aircraft records reviews, corporate aviation evaluations, and quality system evaluations. Responsibilities include conducting Internet research and coordinating on issues with Government and industry personnel. Utilizes and applies knowledge of web information technology and associated tools such as adobe, sharepoint, etc. to provide an information format for Government and industry personnel and the general public.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of direct aviation experience concerning flight operations and, as appropriate, experience as a pilot with a commercial or airline transport pilot rating.  Bachelor’s Degree may be waived with 15 years of experience developing, evaluating or managing aviation operational or training programs, or developing, implementing and managing governmental aviation safety regulatory and oversight programs, or a combination of both.

US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

WORK LOCATION: ON-SITE: The services required for ON-SITE contractor personnel shall be performed at the government office locations identified below, or at approved alternate work sites.

Target salary range: $50,001 - $75,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.