The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking an Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Office of Safety and Technical Training (AJI) customers.
The SME will design training material for the Radar Training Sites and Tower courses. The training materials will include the conversion, development and update to air traffic training scenarios. The SME will use their expertise to ensure technical accuracy of AJI training products, assist in compliance with new training requirements, and maintain currency of technical information.
Primary responsibilities:
Providing analytical feedback and recommendations for technical training products, courseware, materials and programs for FAA/AJI customers, employees, or field support personnel.
Obtaining information from the customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs.
Assisting in planning, assessment, and quality reviews.
Assisting in the design and review for technical accuracy of product demonstrations.
Basic qualifications
Requires BS degree and 12 + years of FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
10 years of FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience on both the Terminal and En Route domains.
Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Power Point.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred qualifications
Experience at diverse terminal facility levels.
Experience as an ATC OJT Instructor or Training Specialist.
Experience developing training scenarios.
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April 1, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
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 a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
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.
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