Lead Aviation Systems Strategist

Job Description

Organization

Flight Safety Foundation is an international non-profit organization exclusively chartered to provide impartial, independent, expert safety guidance and resources for the aviation and aerospace industry. The Foundation, which was started in 1945, is in a unique position to identify global safety issues, set priorities and serve as a catalyst to address these concerns through data collection and information sharing, education, advocacy and communications. The Foundations effectiveness in bridging proprietary, cultural and political differences in the common cause of safety has earned worldwide respect. Its mission is to connect, influence and lead global aviation safety. With over a 1000 members throughout the world, FSF brings an international perspective to aviation issues for its members, the media, and the traveling public. With offices, in Alexandria, VA, Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Melbourne, Australia, the Foundation conducts research, analysis and modeling to improve global aviation safety and to leverage extensive global aviation dataset to develop data-driven safety recommendations that are adopted globally.

Position Information

The Future Aviation Systems Lead will work with a multidisciplinary team of technical and operational experts in developing future concepts and architecture involving the safe integration of new entrants (drones and advanced air mobility) into the airspace. This position will work closely with team members to support aviation research, policy formation, stakeholder engagement, and report writing to in support of Foundation goals.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Lead will participate and support several efforts related to advanced aviation systems and exploration of innovations in safety capabilities. The ideal candidate will have:

• Broad understanding of the international aviation environment and key stakeholder perspectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of experts to achieve short, medium, and long-term goals
• Experience in managing teams, budgets, and multi-person projects

And be able to:

• Lead and design engagements with multiple external stakeholders
• Develop plans and strategy for project execution in collaboration with team members
• Develop concepts and future architecture alternatives
• Conduct in-depth analysis and research
• Work with team leadership to develop a media in release plan in support of Foundation goals
• Manage sponsor relationships and cross-organizational coordination
• Work with international stakeholders (including multiple time zones)
• Travel, as required, for face-to-face meetings

Education requirements:

• B.S. in engineering, aerospace or related field; degree in aviation is acceptable
• Preferred: Master’s in engineering, aerospace or related field; degree in aviation is acceptable.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to data analytics, modeling and operations research is preferable. Advanced degrees are desirable.

Professional Experience

• Ten years experience in aviation modernization and design, including advanced system development, operational concept formulation, systems thinking, integration across systems, and technical architecture analysis and tradeoffs

A minimum of 5 years of experience with the challenges on conducting analytic work assembling data from disparate sources.

Experience in the design and establishment of frameworks and systems to integrate, harmonize and implement air traffic safety initiatives and requirements at national and international levels.

Familiarity in dealing with governmental and non-governmental entities at different levels.

Professional Experience preferred

Extensive knowledge of and experience in air traffic control, management and implementation of air traffic applications at international or national levels with leadership ability to plan and manage to obtain tangible results. Some knowledge of aviation policy would be desirable.

Language Skills

Required: Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Competency

Judgement/Decision making: Exercise mature judgement and sound decision making skills. Recognize key issues and analyze relevant information before making recommendations and decisions. Take ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments.

Communication: Write clearly, concisely. Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports. Present articulate verbal reports.

Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Planning and organization: Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identify priorities and adjust as required.

Client orientation: Establish and maintain partnerships with external collaborators. Work successfully in a consensual based system. Resolve and manage conflict effectively.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Pay: $75 - $85 per hour, 20 – 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• conducting analytic work assembling data: 5 years (Required)
• design and establishment of frameworks: 5 years (Required)
• Familiarity with governmental and non\governmental entities: 5 years (Required)
• Air traffic control: 5 years (Preferred)
• management and implementation of air traffic applications: 5 years (Preferred)
• Aviation Modernization and Design: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22314

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• design and establishment of frameworks: 5 years (Required)
• Air traffic control: 5 years (Preferred)
• management and implementation of air traffic applications: 5 years (Preferred)
• Aviation Modernization and Design: 10 years (Required)
• aviation technology: 5 years (Required)
• government relations or technology standards: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22314

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000