Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through analysis, technical support, and mission execution activities addressing aviation regulatory, policy, and safety challenges across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role supports high-impact aviation safety initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS).
Key Responsibilities- Analyze aviation regulatory, policy, and compliance issues supporting safety across the NAS
- Develop, draft, and review regulatory documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAA requirements
- Conduct regulatory research, analysis, and technical studies, including evaluation of public comments and rulemaking inputs
- Analyzes Part 107 waivers, UAS airspace waivers and petitions for exemption
- Provides expertise on technical aspects for UAS and flight operations including UAS data analysis teams, command and control systems, detect and avoid systems, traffic management systems, spectrum, UAS operations and UAS failure management systems
- Applies knowledge in a technical or analytical field to develop code, implement algorithms and processes with proficiency in order to load results on dashboard, other visualizations and analytics projects
- Provides text mining development and deployment, utilizes tools, techniques, processes and/or facilities such as state-of-the-art simulation environments, laboratories, data analysis and test facilities
- Prepare technical reports, regulatory analyses, and documentation for Government and stakeholder use
- Collaborate with FAA program offices, legal and policy stakeholders, and industry partners on regulatory and compliance initiatives
Qualifications - Master's degree and ten years of aviation-related or regulatory drafting experience
- Master's degree may be waived with bachelor's degree and thirteen years of related experience
- Three years of experience in UAS operations and NAS integration is desired
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval
Applicant Preferences - Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications
- Familiarity with FAA regulatory processes, including NPRMs, Advisory Circulars, and policy development
- Experience analyzing regulatory requirements and developing operational guidance, technical documentation, or implementation materials supporting aviation safety programs
**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**
