Project Coordinator, Senior - FAA

Position:   Project Coordinator, Senior - FAA       

Function: Serves as the primary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airspace District point of contact on project implementation and coordination related issues

Location: New York, NY

Remote Work Option: Hybrid 

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders, and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will provide experienced project implementation oversight and coordination support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

This position will work closely with and enhance the current project support entities within Planning and Requirements Groups (PRG), Engineering Services (ES), Technical Services (TS), System Support Centers (SSCs) and the Districts. The position is expected to serve the entire District and its Air Traffic Services Community. The Coordinator will be a National Airspace System (NAS) Program and Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will serve as the joint liaison between the District Office/SSC (ATS and AJW), Engineering Services, PRG, Headquarters program offices, local Airport District Office personnel, and local commercial airport entities.

Relevant Experience

The position requires 10 years of FAA experience or 10 years of demonstrated performance/success in managing complex high-cost programs. 

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

The Coordinator will be an active advocate for the coordination, integration and planning of all projects and programs within the district. The position will use the FAA project management system and tools (e.g., Corporate Work Plan) to identify, coordinate and track implementation activities at the district level. 

• The Coordinator will serve as the FAA/Airspace District point of contact on project implementation and coordination related issues.
  • Serve as the primary FAA point of contact for the District, SSCs, TSOGs, PRG, AT Management, and ES on project related issues
  • Assist with project coordination and communication efforts
  • Serve as the liaison for the District with the local airport authorities and FAA Airport District Offices (ADOs)
  • Participate in high-visibility or key FAA Stakeholder meeting in support of the District
  • Help all stakeholders speak with ‘One FAA Voice”
  • Provide an operational overview to all Stakeholders on all District implementation activities
• Facilitate/Coordinate operational and project implementation efforts at the District Level to maximize efficiency and resource utilization
  • Maintain an integrated/coordinated FAA Airspace District project plan including program/project implementation activities, operational activities, airport activities and plans, etc.
  • Coordinate project milestones, constraints, solutions, status of active and future high-visibility projects at the District level
  • Compile, assess and analyze large data sets from various sources to identify coordination requirements, impacts, solutions, and recommendations
  • Participate in or lead efforts to align FAA resources at the District level to maximize efficiencies
• Minimize project implementation impacts on NAS operations
  • Improve coordination and information sharing among all FAA stakeholders including, but not limited to, PRG (PMI, PIMs, Planners, Requirements, Resource Planners, EOSH); ES (Lead Engineers, PIPOCs); TSOG (NPMs/NIMs, Ops Engineers); and SSCM/SSC Coordinators
  • Anticipate and plan for contingencies for project issues during design, construction and implementation that may adversely affect NAS operations
  • Actively explore District initiated ideas and suggestions that improve NAS and Airspace safety and efficiency
  • Support development of Operational Risk Management (ORM) documentation and plans
• Strengthen relationship of all FAA participants and stakeholders within the Airspace Districts
  • Ensure effective communication among stakeholders
  • Establish a trustworthy relationship with district personnel and stakeholders
  • Solicit customer feedback for improvements
  • Participate in FAA stakeholder functions/meetings such as: quarterly, weekly, monthly, key stakeholder, key projects

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Skills Requirements

The position requires strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with demonstrated ability to compile, assess and analyze large volumes of data from multiple sources (including operational data, project data, and administrative data sources, etc.) to identify key coordination and integration requirements. The position will work closely with Tech Services NAS Program Managers (NPMs) and PRG Portfolio Management and Integration (PMI) teams to effectively identify, coordinate and integrate activities within the District.

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law