Air Traffic Voice Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) FAA Programs BNATCS

ATC Voice Communications SME

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The ATC Voice Communications SME serves as a senior technical advisor to program leadership, providing expert guidance on the design, integration, modernization, and transition of voice communication systems that support safe and reliable air traffic management within the National Airspace System (NAS). This role ensures that current and next-generation voice capabilities meet FAA mission needs, including operational continuity, safety, cybersecurity, and compliance with national and international standards. The SME provides authoritative insight into system architecture, human factors, and interoperability with automation and surveillance platforms to support FAA leadership in critical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise program leadership on voice communications modernization strategies, transition planning, and technical risks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on legacy and advanced systems such as Voice Switching and Control Systems (VSCS), Voice over IP (VoIP), and related communications technologies.
• Review and evaluate contractor designs, proposals, and test results for compliance with FAA requirements, ICAO standards, and NAS architecture.
• Conduct independent assessments of voice system performance, resiliency, latency, and interoperability with ATC automation platforms.
• Support requirements development, system engineering reviews, verification / validation, and operational readiness assessments.
• Address cybersecurity, spectrum management, and resilience considerations for voice communications infrastructure.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, stakeholder engagement, and training to support FAA adoption of new voice technologies.

Qualifications :

Security Clearance Requirement : None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range : $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!