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We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide the way we do business.\nAre you ready for your next career challenge?\nThe National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background. The position will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Central Service Center (CSC) Operations Support Group (OSG) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team. This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is 5 days in the office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission.\nThe ideal candidate should be able to communicate to a variety of audiences including FAA Headquarters, FAA field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations and users of the National Airspace System. Experience dealing with each of these organizations is necessary and the candidate must be knowledgeable of FAA orders to develop and provide assessments and technical recommendations. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as this will contribute to the overall success of the deliverable.\nPrimary Responsibilities for the role include:\nSpecial Use Airspace (SUA) management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP).\nPreparing Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations.\nParticipate in UAS Workshops\nReview and coordinate FAA/Department of Defense (DOD) Military Operations Area (MOA) UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities.\nProvide coordination between UAS proponent and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COA’s.\nProvide support for other tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning and Situation Room.\nBasic Qualifications:\nRequires a BA degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience in Air Traffic Control can be substituted.\n10 plus years previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or level 10 or greater Terminal Facility or Pilot.\nMust be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendation to the FAA customer.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.\nAbility to obtain a FAA Public Trust Suitability. (To be eligible must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years)\nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time.\nAre you ready to make an impact?\nBegin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 26, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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