Description

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking an Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Office of Safety and Technical Training (AJI) customers.

The SME will design training material for the Ten, Eleven, Twelve Radar Assessment (TETRA), TRACON Skill Enhancement Workshop (TSEW) and RTF (Radar Training Facility) courses, and Tower courses. The training materials will include the conversion, development and update to air traffic training scenarios. The SME will use their expertise to ensure technical accuracy of AJI training products, assist in compliance with new training requirements, and maintain currency of technical information.

This positions requires up to 40% of travel.

Primary responsibilities:

• Providing analytical feedback and recommendations for technical training products, courseware, materials and programs for FAA/AJI customers, employees, or field support personnel.
• Obtaining information from the customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs.
• Assisting in planning, assessment, and quality reviews.
• Assisting in the design and review for technical accuracy of product demonstrations.

Basic qualifications

• Requires BS degree and 12 + years of FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10 years of FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience on both the Terminal and En Route domains.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Power Point.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a FAA staff specialist.
• Experience at diverse terminal facility levels.
• Experience as an ATC OJT Instructor or Training Specialist.
• Experience developing training scenarios.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:
November 1, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.