AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Number of Openings: Few

Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior Department of War (DoW) and Air Force analyst to provide air traffic control expertise in support of the DoW Policy Board on Federal Aviation (PBFA) functions in support of DoW responsibilities across the aviation enterprise. Also serves as DoW PBFA and HAF unmanned aircraft system (UAS) airspace integration subject matter expert.

DUTIES: 1. Directly supports the DoW PBFA Chairman, Executive Director, Secretariat Lead, Subgroup leads, and PBFA senior executive principal members in the execution of their responsibilities outlined in DoW Directive 5030.19, DoW Responsibilities on Federal Aviation. 2. Provides technical advice and recommendations regarding FAA regulations, orders and policies, and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards to DoW PBFA and the Military Services. 3. Maintains constant awareness of current and proposed Federal and State legislation, Executive Orders and other Congressional or Executive actions associated with UAS and CNS/ATM integration programs and modernization activities to evaluate their actual or potential impact on DoW operations worldwide. 4. Provides HQ AF functional expertise and oversight in all matters pertaining to integration UAS into the US National Airspace System. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $145052 – $188573/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-16. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.