15+ years of air traffic control or traffic management experience.
Previous Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience essential.
In-depth knowledge of NAS traffic flow management and ATCSCC operations.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Responsibilities
Advise the ATCSCC Manager on efficiency programs and initiatives.
Evaluate operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Develop strategies to enhance system efficiency and minimize operational impacts.
Prepare decision-support materials for leadership assessment.
Design and maintain performance dashboards and reports.
Benefits
Full-time onsite position at the FAA ATCSCC in Warrenton, VA.
Opportunity to support federal aviation initiatives.
Engagement in special operational programs and training development.
Collaboration with industry partners and leadership teams.
Limited travel opportunities for program support.
Full Job Description
Job Title
NAS Efficiency Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location
Warrenton, VA 20187 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Type
Full-Time
Travel
0 - 25%
Clearance Type Required
Public Trust
Job Description
JMA Solutions has a full-time opportunity available for a NAS Efficiency Operations Subject Matter Expert who will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is based on site at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) in Warrenton, Virginia.
Job Requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to the ATCSCC Manager of System Efficiency on efficiency-focused programs and initiatives.
Evaluate operational performance, delays, demand, capacity constraints, and related metrics to identify NAS improvement opportunities.
Develop recommendations and strategies to improve system efficiency and reduce operational impacts.
Assess solutions and prepare decision-support materials for leadership.
Design and maintain dashboards, performance metrics, briefings, and reports.
Use operational datasets including PDARS and ASPM for analysis.
Produce recurring NAS efficiency assessments and presentations.
Support EDCT compliance reviews and CDM reporting activities.
Support airport and surface management initiatives.
Contribute to special operational programs, routing initiatives, and SOP development.
Develop training materials and instructional resources.
Support planning and execution of the annual Traffic Management Officer Summit.
Coordinate with DDSOs, TMOs, field facilities, industry partners, and leadership teams.
Track project actions, goals, and follow-up items.
Support working groups and continuous improvement efforts.
Required Qualifications
U.S. citizenship.
Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible air traffic control and/or traffic management experience.
Previous Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience.
Extensive knowledge of NAS traffic flow management, TMIs, CDM, demand-capacity balancing, and ATCSCC operations.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Ability to work onsite full-time and support occasional travel or schedule adjustments.
Preferred Experience
Previous traffic management in either an air traffic facility or at the ATCSCC.
Familiarity with analysis tools such as PDARS and ASPM.
Familiarity with TFM platforms such as FSM and TSD
Report and briefing preparation.
Education
Must currently hold, or have previously held, an Air Traffic Control Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification (ATC Level 10 or above preferred).
Travel Requirements
Limited travel may be required in support of program and operational activities.
