Airspace Specialist / Program Analyst
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Leidos
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The Airspace Specialist serves as an operational liaison supporting FAA navigation programs by overseeing decommissioning initiatives and facility modifications. They coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to manage project schedules, aeronautical data changes, and technical documentation requirements.
Job Description
Leidos is seeking an Airspace Specialist / Program Analyst to join the National Airspace System (NAS) Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team.
This is a telework position.
Must be located in the Eastern part of the US.
Primary Role & Receptibilities:
- Serve as an operational liaison and analyst supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Navigation Aids (NAVAID) programs.
- Oversee decommissioning initiatives, coordinates facility modifications, and aligns airspace/procedure strategies across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Coordinate and support navigation facility and modernization programs from planning through implementation and close-out.
- Manage facility discontinuance and decommissioning activities, aeronautical data and instrument flight procedure changes, decommissioning requests, and non-rulemaking packages.
- Support FAA modernization efforts by tracking project status, schedules, equipment deliveries, re-baselining and close-out activities, and technical training requirements.
- Serve as a central point of coordination among Flight Procedures Teams, planning and requirements groups, engineering, program managers, Technical Operations, federal partners, and airport authorities.
- Coordinate flight inspection requirements and schedules using FAA database and facilitate inter-organizational activities needed to advance projects and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate program and project information in applicable tracking systems and databases.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, prepare productivity and production reports, and review required Safety Risk Management System documentation.
- Ensure program records, reports, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete, current, and available to support management decisions, oversight, and successful project delivery.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree & 4 or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to extract data from multiple sources
- Analytical, communication, and presentations skills
- Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with distributed teams and cross functional partners
- Strong background in the entire Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, solution-focused mindset
Preferred requirements:
- Program & Project Management: Planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk/issue management, change control, re-baselining, and project close-out
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Stakeholder management and communication across various stakeholders
- Data, Reporting & Systems Management: Maintaining project databases, records, schedules, dashboards, productivity reports, and management documentation with strong data accuracy and quality control
- Safety & Technical Documentation: Familiarity with Safety Risk Management, technical documentation, regulatory/non-rulemaking processes, and translating technical information into actionable project requirements
- Ability to develop and maintain Power BI dashboards
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Original Posting:
September 22, 2026
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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Founded
1969
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
National Security and Health
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Founded
1969
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
National Security and Health
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia