Build Planning and Coordination Program Analyst:
ATEC is looking for a Build Planning and Coordination Program Analyst for the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain integration plans that detail the sequencing, timing, and technical steps required for TFDM deployment across NAS facilities.
- Collaborate with FAA stakeholders (e.g., AJM, AJT, AJW, ANG) and contractors to align integration schedules and deliverables with broader NAS modernization efforts.
- Support the design and management of system interfaces between TFDM and other systems such as STARS, ERAM, SWIM, TBFM, and external stakeholders (airlines, airports, surface surveillance systems).
- Ensure compatibility and data integrity across all TFDM interfaces, including the use of FIXM and SWIM-compliant formats.
- Develop integration test plans and participate in system integration testing (SIT), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Identify, isolate, and resolve integration defects across TFDM subsystems and interfacing systems.
- Support the technical aspects of TFDM site implementation activities, including adaptation data validation, system configuration, and equipment compatibility assessments.
- Coordinate with Deployment Leads and Site Implementation Teams to ensure successful system activation at terminal facilities.
- Ensure all integration activities adhere to FAA requirements, including DO-278A software assurance levels, cybersecurity policies, and safety risk management documentation.
- Support updates to the System Requirements Specification (SRS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs).
- Investigate and troubleshoot system integration issues using logs, diagnostic tools, and coordination with software and hardware engineers.
- Conduct root cause analysis for system failures or integration anomalies during lab and live operations.
- Create and maintain integration documentation including network diagrams, interface specifications, integration checklists, and test reports.
- Contribute to the creation of system-level engineering artifacts for configuration management and baseline control.
- Work closely with TFDM software developers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program managers to ensure aligned integration activities.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders such as airport operations, airline partners, and OEMs to ensure real-time surface data exchange and operational readiness.
- Identify and document risks associated with integration activities and propose mitigation strategies.
- Support the TFDM IPT in resolving integration risks and technical dependencies across programs (e.g., TFMS, SWIM, TBFM).
- Recommend enhancements to integration processes, tools, and test automation to improve system deployment efficiency and reliability.
- Stay current with FAA NextGen initiatives and surface management advancements to ensure TFDM evolves in alignment with future technologies.
EDUCATION/YEARS of EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED required with a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
OR
- Associates Degree in a business or legal related field of study with a minimum of eight (8) years related experience.
OR
- Bachelor's Degree in a business or legal related field of study with a minimum of five (5) years related experience.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
- US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation
- Has been living in the US for at least the past 3 years
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Desk/lab located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Pomona, NJ
- Moderate travel may be required
PAY RANGE:
- $38,000 ? $45,000 (based on yrs of exp)
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount program