Airspace / Aviation Analyst

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The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking an Airspace / Aviation Analyst to work in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center in Des Moines, WA.

The candidate will provide support in the review of proposed airspace changes, National Airspace System (NAS) impact analysis, aviation noise studies, Special Use-Military Use Airspace, recurring facility and airspace review work groups / committees, and community outreach.

Routine Duties Will Include :

Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) by analyzing impacts to current uses of the NAS from proposed airspace changes.

Provide technical and analytical support to analyze complex airspace issues.

Analyze flight track data and create operational scenarios using airspace reporting and mapping tools.

Assist with statistical analysis including trend analysis, root cause analysis and prepare presentations and reports from this data.

Track airspace documents as scheduled for publication or public comment.

Participate in community involvement on federal projects involving changes to the NAS.

Provide coordination between the FAA, environmental specialists, and FAA field facilities on formal and informal processes for community involvement on FAA projects.

Analyze and document noise inquiries from the public, communities, and Congressional Inquiries.

Please Note :

One must be able to work onsite in Des Moines, WA.

Position requires approximately 10% travel.

Required Qualifications :

Previous designation as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC).

Requires BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered / accepted in lieu of degree.

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident / Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks).

Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.

Familiarity with FAA organizational structure, policies, and procedures.

Please Note : The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between mid $90,000 to $115,000 with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment. 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.

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At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : September 10, 2025

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.