This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Program Management Organization (PMO), Terminal 2nd Level Engineering Group, AJM-24.
This position serves as a computer scientist supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). He/she applies experience and advanced knowledge of computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies.
The employee will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments limited under the direction of a team or sub-team manager, team lead, or more experienced technical specialist. He/she has advanced knowledge of IT principals, including concepts, methods, standards, software development and practices in order to provide support in the delivery of sprints and ensure information interoperability.
As a contributing specialist, he/she develops software systems using a knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, software engineering, and computer communication. Assists in the development of improved processes for automation and information processing display, control, and transfer. He/she aids in ensuring that applicable policies are applied to technical solutions, and procedures are followed.
Analyzes data to identify trends or relationships among variables. Investigates and identifies complex problems or system malfunctions associated with aviation related automation systems and recommends techniques to address problems. He/she is involved with the design and integration of new systems. Provides support in the development and implementation of computer hardware and software solutions.
Works with senior scientists to determine design specifications or details, incorporate new tools and systems for efficiencies, and improve computer hardware performance and increase the efficiency of computer software and/or hardware.
Assists in the development of program and project plans in accordance with FAA's Acquisition Management System, such as requirements documents and cost benefit analyses, and may serve as a Control Account Manager or Contract Officers Representative. He/she provides guidance to lower-level technical staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.
Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Contacts are internal and external. He/she may act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents, and may communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S.
educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
julianne.p.williams@faa.gov · 1 (609) 485-6682
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $99775 – $154637/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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