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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration

Newark, NJFull-time / Temporary$107–165K/yrPosted 1w ago

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Compensation
$107–165K/yr
Location
Newark, NJ
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator) supports operation of the National Airspace System (NAS), providing high-level technical support for complex systems across one or more facilities. The role coordinates SSC projects from planning and specifications review through implementation, inspection, and asset disposition, and serves as the local point of contact for projects completed by FAA teams or outside contractors. The position is temporary for up to one year, with possible extension or conversion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aviation SystemsNavigation SystemsElectronics SystemsAutomated SystemsSystems InterrelationshipsNAS OperationsSSC Project Coordination

Qualifications

Pay Band H/Level III or EquivalentFAA Core Compensation Plan

Full job description

Summary

Serves as an ATSS (SSC Coordinator) responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.

Duties

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. The incumbent plans, coordinates and performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Incumbent provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Incumbent is recognized as the technical expert on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS. Responsibilities include the integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced service or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Performs a variety of functions directly relating to the operation of the NAS. Focus is on availability and reliability of the services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Responsible for all aspects of SSC projects from initial planning, drawing and specifications review, implementation, Joint Acceptance Inspection, and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Generally, experience at the next lower level, Pay Band H/level III or FV-H\GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience provides the Demonstrated Abilities. 1. Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. 2. Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application package via USAJOBS. NOTE: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience at a later stage in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Not applicable How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Other Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability and Quality Ranking Factor. The narratives should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES and QUALITY RANKING FACTORS, if applicable. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How this job compares

Set against the 326 open Technical Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$107–165K/yr
  • US median$92–148K/yr150 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $136K, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($121K) — in the middle half of Technical Specialist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 326 open Technical Specialist jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Technical Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (241 postings).
Education
77 of the 326 open Technical Specialist jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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