Air Traffic Control Scenario Development Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Summary

Description

We are seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control (ATC) Scenario Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract. The selected candidate will play a critical role in developing, analyzing, andpackaging training scenario packages for FAA terminal facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of training scenario packages for terminal facilities using the FAA's scenario development tools, in coordination with the Lead SME and FAA Technical Lead (TL).

• Provide simulation development training and technical support to designated facility staff capable of producing simulation content for their own facility.

• Become familiar with assigned facility operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Letters of Agreement (LOAs) to facilitate scenario development.

• Analyze facility scenarios and site files to ensure data is current, matches current traffic, and meets training objectives.

• Make changes to facility scenarios and site files in coordination with the facility to optimize data and address problem areas.

• Investigate methodologies for generating and customizing facility maps for use within other training applications.

• Develop scenarios using SimFast, Stars in a Box, or ATCoach , depending on specific scenario requirements.

• Package developed scenarios for delivery to ATCoach.

• Evaluate developed scenarios to confirm training objectives and expectations are being met.

• Ensure all scenarios comply with FAA JO 3120.4 requirements.

• Provide remote familiarization and training on developed scenarios to facility personnel as needed.

• Support demonstrations of developed products to project stakeholders as requested by the FAA.

• Participate in FAA-provided training on the latest scenario development methods, tools, and software as requested.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in air traffic control simulation and scenario development .

• Familiarity with FAA terminal facility operations , including SOPs and LOAs.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn FAA Job Order 3120.4 requirements.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate scenario data against current traffic and training objectives.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with FAA personnel, facility staff, and project leadership.

• Experience providing technical training and support to end users.

• Prior CPC certification required, with ATCS or first-level management experience within the last 5 years. Recent experience requirement can be waived upon customer approval.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on FAA or other government aviation training contracts.

• Experience with SimFast and/or ATCoach simulation development platforms.

• Background as a certified or former Air Traffic Controller (ATC) , particularly in terminal environments.

• Experience with facility map generation and customization for training applications.

• Familiarity with packaging and delivering simulation content in a government environment.

Work Arrangement

• This position is primarily remote, but must be able to provide on-site support when requested

• Participate in regular Teams Meetings with the development team.

• Meet with facility personnel and other project stakeholders as needed to perform duties.

REQNUMBER: 2615486

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control (ATC) Scenario Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract. The selected candidate will play a critical role in developing, analyzing, andpackaging training scenario packages for FAA terminal facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of training scenario packages for terminal facilities using the FAA's scenario development tools, in coordination with the Lead SME and FAA Technical Lead (TL).

• Provide simulation development training and technical support to designated facility staff capable of producing simulation content for their own facility.

• Become familiar with assigned facility operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Letters of Agreement (LOAs) to facilitate scenario development.

• Analyze facility scenarios and site files to ensure data is current, matches current traffic, and meets training objectives.

• Make changes to facility scenarios and site files in coordination with the facility to optimize data and address problem areas.

• Investigate methodologies for generating and customizing facility maps for use within other training applications.

• Develop scenarios using SimFast, Stars in a Box, or ATCoach , depending on specific scenario requirements.

• Package developed scenarios for delivery to ATCoach.

• Evaluate developed scenarios to confirm training objectives and expectations are being met.

• Ensure all scenarios comply with FAA JO 3120.4 requirements.

• Provide remote familiarization and training on developed scenarios to facility personnel as needed.

• Support demonstrations of developed products to project stakeholders as requested by the FAA.

• Participate in FAA-provided training on the latest scenario development methods, tools, and software as requested.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in air traffic control simulation and scenario development .

• Familiarity with FAA terminal facility operations , including SOPs and LOAs.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn FAA Job Order 3120.4 requirements.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate scenario data against current traffic and training objectives.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with FAA personnel, facility staff, and project leadership.

• Experience providing technical training and support to end users.

• Prior CPC certification required, with ATCS or first-level management experience within the last 5 years. Recent experience requirement can be waived upon customer approval.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on FAA or other government aviation training contracts.

• Experience with SimFast and/or ATCoach simulation development platforms.

• Background as a certified or former Air Traffic Controller (ATC) , particularly in terminal environments.

• Experience with facility map generation and customization for training applications.

• Familiarity with packaging and delivering simulation content in a government environment.

Work Arrangement

• This position is primarily remote, but must be able to provide on-site support when requested

• Participate in regular Teams Meetings with the development team.

• Meet with facility personnel and other project stakeholders as needed to perform duties.

REQNUMBER: 2615486

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability