Senior Operational Support Facility (OSF) Specialist

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operational Support Facility (OSF) Specialist to join our Pacific OSF team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

This is a 100% on-site, full-time position at either the Southern California TRACON (SCT) in San Diego, CA or the Northern California TRACON (NCT) in Mather, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the operational capabilities of air traffic control facilities, ensuring they meet the necessary standards and requirements for effective air traffic management.
• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support.
• Perform assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks.
• Develop new technology, modify the structure of existing products, and provide technical guidance to complex projects.
• Requires knowledge of both state-of-the-art and aging technologies that comprise the FAA's National Airspace System (NAS) and the products from emerging NAS modernization programs. 
• Interface with specialists from other backgrounds such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems.
• NAS work experience; including but not limited to Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience. 
• Southeast OSF Point of Contact for A3 Technology, Inc. – Participation in Team Selection, Employee assessments and Corporate Communication with other POC’s.
• Technical Support Specialist for Air Traffic Control Systems.
• Responsible for STARS and other terminal-based adaptations. 
• Provide remote and on-site support for multiple FAA Air Traffic Control sites in maintenance and troubleshooting STARS adaptations.
• Screen, recreate and analyze field reported problems and submit Program Technical Reports to the STARS Central Support Complex.
• Distribute system software upgrade releases and adaptation updates to operational STARS sites.
• Participate on STARS IOC implementations as assigned.
• Provide quality control testing for NAS adaptation deliveries.
• Insure that MSAW and CA adaptation complies with national standards and guidelines.
• Implement FAA policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.
  
• Work independently, with little to no supervision.
• Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to either the SCT or NCT. 
  
• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.
• Occasional travel (less than 20%).
• Cubicle environment.

Education:

• Air Traffic Control
  • High School Diploma or equivalent education level and a minimum of twenty-five (25) years of NAS related experience is required, with a minimum of twenty (20) of those years as a Certified Professional Air Traffic Controller (CPC) in a civilian or military En Route, Oceanic or Terminal Air Traffic Control facility. 
• Technical Specialist
  • High School Diploma or GED required and twenty-five (25) years of related experience and fifteen (15) years of NAS work experience OR
  • Associates Degree in Computer Science or Math, or in another technical field with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twenty-three (23) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field and thirteen (13) years of NAS work experience OR
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twenty-one (11) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field and eleven (11) years of NAS work experience.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.