Cavan Solutions offers a vibrant culture and opportunity to work with a great team of experienced professionals on challenging and rewarding projects that bring value to our customers and the aviation community. We are a dynamic company growing to meet our customers' needs and excited to provide a strong career and bright future for those who join us.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.
At Cavan, we strive to support an environment and culture where our employees can thrive. A large part of that is benefits. With improvements and additions made annually, we have continued to build our benefit portfolio to promote career growth, health, wellness, and work-life balance.
Medical
Medical
Our coverage offers easy enrollment, multi-option, and company subsidized insurance programs for individuals and families.
Dental/Vision
Dental/Vision
Our company subsidized dental and vision plans cover a comprehensive range of services.
Life/Disability
Life/Disability
For employee peace of mind, Cavan offers Voluntary Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Accident insurance plans.
Savings
Savings
Employees are eligible to participate in Cavan’s 401(k) plan to reach their personal financial goals.
Commuter
Commuter
Many of our team take advantage of the pre-tax transit and parking benefits for our DC, MD and VA area commuters.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off
Cavan’s holiday and PTO policy supports the time our team needs to recharge and maintain their work-life balance.
Flexible Schedule
Flexible Schedule
We help accommodate the schedules of life outside of the office with flexible work hours and telework options.
Wellness
Wellness
We support employee health and wellness with an accessible fitness center onsite at Cavan Headquarters.
Our coverage offers easy enrollment, multi-option, and company subsidized insurance programs for individuals and families.
Our company subsidized dental and vision plans cover a comprehensive range of services.
For employee peace of mind, Cavan offers Voluntary Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Accident insurance plans.
Employees are eligible to participate in Cavan’s 401(k) plan to reach their personal financial goals.
Many of our team take advantage of the pre-tax transit and parking benefits for our DC, MD and VA area commuters.
Cavan’s holiday and PTO policy supports the time our team needs to recharge and maintain their work-life balance.
We help accommodate the schedules of life outside of the office with flexible work hours and telework options.
We support employee health and wellness with an accessible fitness center onsite at Cavan Headquarters.
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Open Positions
Agile Product Owner
Provide agile software engineering expertise to FAA software development and integration programs.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as Product Owner/Product Manager, responsible for prioritizing and overseeing the development team’s tasks and making sure the FAA derives as much value as possible from the team’s work
- Work closely with the program office, development organization, subject matter experts, FAA test team, and other stakeholders
- Evaluate program office requirements and ensure alignment of system design, implementation, and deployment
- Coordinate and resolve modifications to requirements as needed throughout agile development process
- Coordinate development and grooming of product backlog, user story development, and sprint retrospectives and reviews
- Introduce agile mindset and concepts to an agency steeped in predictive techniques
- Provide mentoring and coaching in agile methods
- Provide training in agile methods as required
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Washington, DC based
- Mid and senior positions available
- 5-15 years of experience in agile software/system development projects required
- Project Manager/Product Owner experience highly desired
- Demonstrated ability to apply agile processes and best practices
- Experience supporting FAA programs highly desired
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, or related specialty
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Entry-Level Computer Scientist
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide assessments regarding current, state-of-the-art, and industrial trends in the computer field
- Assist with the designing and implementing computer algorithms and review existing legacy code systems considering current "best business" practices of computer science
- Define, plan, and organize assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives
- Contribute to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents and may communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 1+ years of FAA experience is preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of and experience with computer languages (e.g., C, C++, Ada, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Linux and knowledge of Unix and AIX (operating system and administration))
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Entry-Level Systems Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Support strategic mission, program mission, and investment analysis activities
- Systems engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts
- Review technical documents, designs, and implementation and testing documentation
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 1+ years of FAA experience is preferred, but not required
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite –PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Human Factors Specialist
Provide human factors support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform human factors engineering functions for computer human interface analysis, situational awareness, human-in-the-loop scenarios, ergonomics, and kinematics
- Facilitate workshops with field personnel to share and obtain information about potential human factors issues in aviation operations, including air traffic control, flight deck, and maintenance
- Direct human factors studies to promote the introduction and application of concepts, procedures, tests and evaluations, and operational requirements
- Coordinate with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Develop briefings, reports, videos, data visualizations, and other material to communicate complex information clearly and accurately to an audience of technical and non-technical personnel
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- At least 10+ years of experience supporting human factors studies and functions
- Experience working with FAA programs and systems
- Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in physical science, applied or experimental psychology, human factors, ergonomics, sociology, industrial engineering, or related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Mid-Level Data Scientist
Provide engineering expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct quantitative analysis using operations research tools, economics, and other quantitative techniques in the areas of procedural implementations and performance issues
- Assist in the definition of machine learning and data mining strategies
- Create, deploy, maintain, and refine decision management models
- Combine computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics, and math skills to develop and recommend techniques to address organizational and operational problems
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 6-15 years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Knowledge of C, C++, Ada, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python
- Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
- Specialist in modeling and simulation functions or operations such as, but not limited to exercises, plans, coordination, demonstrations, and instruction
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics, meteorology, chemistry, etc.), operations research, economics, computer science, engineering, business, information systems, information technology, management science, or degree in related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Provide engineer expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for design, development, testing and deployment of computer software
- Provide feasibility analysis, problem definition, requirements development, and solution development
- Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code
- Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming;. improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommend changes in policies and procedures
- Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes by following the software development lifecycle
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 6-15 years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred with systems engineering, concept development/concept operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Knowledge of and experience with computer languages (e.g., C, C++, Ada, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python Linux and knowledge of Unix and AIX (operating system and administration))
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems or related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Mid-Level Systems Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist FAA with the preparation and installation of solutions by determining and reviewing system specifications, standards, and programming
- Responsible for design documents and presentations, such as technical analysis and alternatives analysis.
- Coordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Support strategic mission, program mission and investment analysis activities
- System engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts
- Review technical documents, designs, and implementation and testing documentation
- Provide requirements specification analysis, validation, and tracking
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 6-15 years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred with systems engineering, concept development/concept operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Mid-Level Web Designer/Developer
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support for developing and providing agency website content
- Provide support in the location and pursuit of content and surveying internal customers to gather feedback for site improvement and enhancements
- Design, configure, and maintain websites for internal and external communications, based on FAA’s Intranet, Internet, and homepage strategies and goals
- Ensure that FAA branding and Internet configuration requirements are applied to all web products
- Generate, manipulate, and integrate graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video generated with automated tools into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs
- Knowledge of information architecture, workflow design, information management, and governance for site usability
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 6+ years of experience in web design, user experience design, or similar role
- Proficient in the design and development of websites with an understanding and familiarity of E-Business practices, SharePoint, Tableau, JAVA, Perl, and FrontPage® extensions
- Significant experience with using advanced desktop publishing, page layout, or typesetting software to design and develop high quality textual and graphic compositions to communicate complex technical information
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- A BA/BS in any discipline is required; additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Senior-Level Computer Scientist
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide assessments regarding current, state-of-the-art, and industrial trends in the computer field
- Design and implement computer algorithms and review existing legacy code systems considering current "best business" practices of computer science
- May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities
- Define, plan, and organize assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives
- Contribute to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents and may communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred
- Proficiency in multiple computer languages (e.g., C, C++, Ada, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python)
- Proficiency in Linux and knowledge of Unix and AIX (operating system and administration)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Senior-Level Data Scientist
Provide engineering expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct quantitative analysis using operations research tools, economics, and other quantitative techniques in the areas of procedural implementations and performance issues
- Serve as a contributing specialist on large work activities, such as diverse and complex mathematical and statistical studies; analysis of large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns to solve problems, optimize use of data, and provide additional insight and evidence for decision-makers
- Assist in the definition of machine learning and data mining strategies
- Create, deploy, maintain, and refine decision management models
- Combine computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics, and math skills to develop and recommend techniques to address organizational and operational problems
- Conduct mathematical and statistical analysis using programming or statistical software (e.g. R, Python) to identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Knowledge of C, C++, Ada, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python
- Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics, meteorology, chemistry, etc.), operations research, economics, computer science, engineering, business, information systems, information technology, management science, or degree in related field
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Senior-Level Systems Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist FAA with the preparation and installation of solutions by determining and reviewing system specifications, standards, and programming
- Responsible for design documents and presentations, such as technical analysis and alternatives analysis
- Write and review system documentation such as Requirements Specifications, System Architectures, ConOps, Shortfall Analyses, Evaluation Reports, and other reports as needed
- Coordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- System engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts
- Review technical documents, designs, and implementation and testing documentation
- Provide requirements specification analysis, validation, and tracking
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred with systems engineering, concept development/concept of operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Training Developer
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop individual and instructors’ training curricula and course materials
- Develop and revise training courses and prepare appropriate catalogues
- Develop courses and instructional material to educate technical and non-technical personnel
- Prepare instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids)
- Prepare student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates and course evaluation forms)
- Provide standards, services, and guidance on training programs
- Work both independently and cross-functionally with subject matter experts to shape effective instructional content using realistic business examples and appropriate hands-on activities
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Candidate should have extensive experience in training and development
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and superior oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- A BA/BS in any discipline is required
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
All-Level Test and Evaluation Engineer
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Duty Station: Atlantic City, NJ/ Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- In support of Verification and Validation, perform various engineering assignments in areas of design, development, and execution of test; post-test evaluation and analysis; and preparation of documentation
- Perform analysis of documented user requirements and direct or assist in the design of test plans in support of user requirements
- Ensure compliance with government, organization, and customer engineering standards
- Support test verification and validation in support of demonstration and analysis of future system technologies under research & development
- Interface with technology development lead to ensure planning and execution meet end item deliverable needs and interim checkpoints planned in project plan
- Participate in all phases of risk management assessment and system development
- Responsible for ensuring that the test design and documentation support all applicable clients, agency, or industry standards, timelines, and budgets
- Responsible for ensuring test conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results
- Provide recommendations for test approaches, measurements, and processes that will provide data to validate underlying technologies and calibrate relevant models
- Draft documents such as instructions, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
- Support resource management tasks assigned by the client
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and best practices relevant to the industry
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Experience in system /software development process lifecycles and tools, including software, system, regression, integration, and operational testing; requirements management; and configuration management tools and processes
- Experience assessing operational and system performance requirements to prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Experience with SharePoint/KSN for document repository
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics, meteorology, chemistry, etc.), computer science, information systems, information technology, engineering, business, finance, administration, or other related/relevant discipline
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Internship – TBFM Engineering/Operations Research
Develop a proof-of-concept database application for computing operational performance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSAS) decision support tool. This includes persisting the data in a team-accessible database and providing basic query tools for the data.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Integrate existing tools that acquire the necessary operational data and generate the TSAS performance metrics.
- Implement a proof-of-concept IT architecture and database schema to store the TSAS Metrics. This simplified implementation will be used to define the permanent implementation.
- Develop basic scripts to query the TSAS Metrics data based on date, time, and arrival runway. These scripts will demonstrate how Cavan engineers can access the database application.
- Migrate the proof-of-concept IT architecture to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and demonstrate accessibility by Cavan engineers. This cloud-based prototype will be used to determine acquisition strategy (cloud vs on-premises).
- Document work on the Confluence site and commit prototype software to the Bitbucket site.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Linux, Shell Scripting, and SQL experience required
- Perl, Python, AWS, wiki tools, and git desired
Education
- Working towards, or recently earned, engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics degree
Technical Project Manager
Provide technical expertise to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical leadership, strategic and tactical planning, and oversight in the management and administration of task orders
- Supervise project operations by developing procedures and planning and directing execution of technical, program, maintenance, and administrative support efforts and monitoring and reporting progress
- Responsible for design documents and presentations, such as technical analysis and alternatives analysis
- Manage and control financial and administrative aspects of the task/project with respect to contract and task requirements
- Write and review system documentation such as Requirements Specifications, System Architectures, ConOps, Shortfall Analyses, Evaluation Reports, and other reports as needed
- Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each task order
- Coordinate with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Review technical documents, designs, and implementation documentation
- Provide requirements specification analysis, validation, and tracking
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
- Support and tracking of project deliverables
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of relevant experience is required; FAA experience is preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is preferred, but not required
- Desired FAA experience with System Engineering Support, Operational Analysis and Integration Support, Program/Portfolio Management Support, Enterprise Initiatives Planning and Execution Support
- Must have management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of SharePoint/KSN
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, management, human factors, or economics
- A Master’s degree in any field (e.g., MA, MS, MBA) counts for five (5) years of relevant management/supervisory experience
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Senior-Level Program Analyst
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, including, but not limited to, project planning and execution, life cycle acquisition planning and management, risk analysis and mitigation plan development
- Perform various tasks to support program managers and project leads in the planning, execution, and oversight of assigned programs in accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS)
- Analyze project requirements and provide support in the areas of business/financial/acquisition management
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and integrated program schedules for program activities
- Organize and assist with planning and directing teamwork among subject matter experts and/or project leads
- Develop document and template formats, including a weekly status briefing package, to support more efficient communication across various layers of the organization
- Support resource management tasks assigned by the client
- Interpret and use complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve process and optimize result
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
- Conduct research, evaluations, analyses, and studies, and presents recommendations/solutions related to short and long-term program planning requirements
- Support configuration management, Earned Value Management, financial management, cost estimation, and risk management, as assigned
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- 20+ years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred
- Desired FAA experience with System Engineering Support, Operational Analysis and Integration Support, Program/Portfolio Management Support, Enterprise Initiatives Planning and Execution Support
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- A BA/BS in any discipline is required
- A Master’s degree in any field (e.g., MA, MS, MBA) counts for three (3) years of additional experience
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Mid-Level Program Analyst
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare various ad hoc analyses and reports and compile information for management review and decision-making
- Develop, review, and validate operational concepts and preliminary requirements
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and integrated program schedules for program activities
- Prepare reports, documentation, briefings, monthly status reports, and cost and price analysis reports
- Organize and assist with planning and directing teamwork among subject matter experts and/or project leads
- Develop document and template formats, including a weekly status briefing package, to support more efficient communication across various layers of the organization
- Support resource management tasks assigned by the client
- Interpret and use complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve process and optimize results
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
- Conduct research, evaluations, analyses, and studies, and presents recommendations/ solutions related to short and long-term program planning requirements
- Support configuration management, Earned Value Management, financial management, cost estimation, and risk management, as assigned
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- 6-15 years of relevant experience; FAA experience is preferred
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- A BA/BS in any discipline is required
- A Master’s degree in any field (e.g., MA, MS, MBA) counts for three (3) years of additional experience
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
Entry-Level Program Analyst
Provide program support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research, evaluations, analyses, and studies, and presents recommendations/ solutions related to short and long-term program planning requirements
- Manage daily calendars for multiple executives, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes
- Perform administrative back up support for other offices
- Organize and assist with planning and directing teamwork among subject matter experts and/or project leads
- Develop document and template formats, including a weekly status briefing package, to support more efficient communication across various layers of the organization
- Support resource management tasks assigned by the client
- Drive key team activities and events (such as all-hands meeting, team meetings, conferences, ordering supplies and social events)
- Assist in planning, scheduling, organizing, and execution of meetings, events, conferences, off-sites, and reserving related conference rooms
- Draft documents such as instructions, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports
- Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders and internal teams to meet and execute program objectives
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 0-2 years of FAA experience is preferred, but not required
- Detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes
Education
- A BA/BS in any discipline is required
Travel
- Limited travel may be required
ATC Operational Subject Matter Experts
Provide subject matter expertise related to air traffic control functions, operations and systems in support of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aviation initiatives including Next Generation (NextGen) concept exploration and development; National Airspace System (NAS) modernization; and integration of new capabilities and procedures into the operational environment.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide operational and program support in the development and implementation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernization or NextGen
initiatives – including time based separation and performance based navigation (PBN) - Provide operational support for the development and validation of operational concepts
- Analyze existing and proposed concepts to identify operational risks and mitigations
- Support development, implementation, and field testing of research concepts, NAS automation systems, and air traffic procedures
- Create, develop, review, and evaluate air traffic procedures
- Develop documentation, presentations, and reports
- Provide operational support to the development of ATM automation system adaptation
- Support risk management initiatives in collaboration with program management and engineering
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- US Citizenship required
- Minimum of 15 years of air traffic control/management experience
- Experience as a staff specialist, supervisor, or air traffic facility manager
- Experience at FAA Headquarters preferred
- Experience with the development, implementation, or operation of air traffic modernization initiatives preferred
- Experience with Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) preferred
- Multi-domain operational experience preferred (e.g., Air Traffic Control Tower, TRACON, Enroute, Oceanic, Traffic Flow Management)
Education
- Holds or previously held ATC Certified Professional Controller (CPC)
Travel
- Project-related travel and trade shows as required
Senior Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to the FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM) programs.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide Cavan Solutions’ engineering support to SWIM
- Work closely with the program office, development organization, stakeholders, and users
- Evaluate stakeholder requirements and ensure alignment of system design, implementation, and deployment
- Manage communication of new functionality impact to service consumers and interface systems
- Develop transition plans for existing service consumers impacted by changes to existing functionality
- Monitor modifications of stakeholder systems, assess impact, and advise program management on integration approaches and risk mitigation strategies
- Lead Configuration Management (CM) Support – Perform the program office’s CM activities such as the In-Service Review checklist, NAS Change Proposals, NAS Data Release Board process, Operational Integration Board process, and Safety Risk Management process
- Documentation Support – Develop and review release notes, site availability file, and requirements documents
- User Support – Provide 3rd-level engineering support to users as needed
- Develop, review, and validate operational concepts; perform functional analysis
- Project Reporting – Perform regular (weekly/monthly) and ad-hoc program reporting to the FAA including project accomplishments, schedules, and levels of effort
- Program Support – Host/coordinate weekly team meetings and track action items, develop program briefings, manage website content, manage user communication, and manage NSRR (SWIM governance) content
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Temporary remote work - Washington D.C. based
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting the FAA/NAS Systems; experience with and operational knowledge of SWIM services highly desired
- Experience supporting engineering projects; familiarity with the Engineering lifecycle
- Experience with FAA Enterprise Architecture artifacts and Configuration Management processes preferred
- Experience allocating, developing, and maintaining requirements. Development of FAA standardized requirements documentation (e.g., SSD, WSRD, IRD, ICD) preferred
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics, and/or similar experience
Travel
- Project related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required
Senior Project Strategy Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to the FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM) programs.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide Cavan Solutions’ engineering support to SWIM
- Work closely with the program office, development organization, stakeholders, and users one on one and via forums such as the SWIM Partner Roundtable to better understand their needs and challenges
- Develop as-is picture of SWIM producer and consumer systems, data, and use cases
- Evaluate stakeholder requirements and ensure alignment of system design, implementation, and deployment
- Work to identify opportunities for SWIM to provide greater value to consumers
- Work with SWIM Program office and SWIM producer programs to evaluate and coordinate SWIM proposed enhancements
- Manage communication of new functionality impact to service consumers and interface systems
- Develop transition plans for existing service consumers impacted by changes to existing functionality
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Washington D.C. based
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting the FAA/NAS Systems; experience with and operational knowledge of SWIM services highly desired
- Experience supporting engineering projects; familiarity with the Engineering lifecycle
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics, and/or similar experience
Travel
- Project related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required
Senior UAS Systems Engineer
Provide engineering expertise to FAA UAS modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operational concept development
- Use Case Development
- Gap Analysis
- Coordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- System engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts
Qualifications
- Strong writing and communication skills
- At least 20 years of experience with systems engineering, concept development/concept operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree.
Experience
- Emerging aviation technologies including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), UAS Traffic Management (UTM), and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
- Research support to FAA or NASA projects including developing Concepts for emerging technologies
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Master's degree preferred
Travel
- Infrequent project-related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required
Senior Systems/Software Engineers
Provide full lifecycle systems and software engineering expertise to FAA Aeronautical Information Management Modernization (AIMM) implementation, and operational support initiatives.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide systems/software engineering expertise including but not limited to develop, review, and validate operational concepts; define system architectures and specification documents; and develop and manage requirements for Aeronautical Information Services Replacement (AISR), Integrated Enterprise Support Platform (IESP), and Federal NOTAM System (FNS) modernization initiatives
- Define system performance and design constraints
- Develop and/or review specifications, drawings, and product descriptions
- Conduct life cycle engineering assessments
- Provide specialty engineering, configuration management, and systems engineering process management
- Develop, review, maintain, and test contractor developed software and systems
- Analyze operational and developmental software baselines; support release planning; and identify and monitor quality and performance metrics
- Provide oversight to the software contractor including but not limited to requirements management, software reviews, and documentation reviews
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring within and across projects
Qualifications
- Temporary remote work - Washington DC based
- US Citizenship required
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required
- Experience leading engineering teams to execute projects within cost and schedule constraints required
- Experience analyzing, developing, or testing software intensive systems required
- Experience with FAA automation, decision support, and information management systems preferred
- Experience with the FAA Acquisition Management System artifacts preferred
- Experience with AIMM capabilities/systems, AIXM, and SWIM preferred
- Experience with service-oriented architecture and cloud services preferred
- Experience with aviation/aeronautical safety preferred
- Experience with information systems security preferred
- Experience with Solaris and Postgres, RedHat, and WebSphere App Server preferred
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
Education
- BA/BS Engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or related technical field
Travel
- Project related travel and trade shows as required
Mid-Level UAS Engineer
Provide engineer expertise to FAA UAS modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operational concept development
- Use Case Development
- Gap Analysis
- Coordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- System engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- At least 10 years of experience with systems engineering, concept development/concept operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree.
Experience
Experience with the following is preferred:
- Emerging aviation technologies including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), UAS Traffic Management (UTM), and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
- Research support to FAA or NASA projects including developing Concepts for emerging technologies
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Travel
- Infrequent project-related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required
Mid-Level FAA Human Factors Specialist
Provide human factors support to FAA modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Concept and systems engineering development; Use Case Development, and Gap Analysis
- Coordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Performs human factors engineering functions for computer human interface analysis, situational awareness, human-in-the-loop scenarios, ergonomics, and kinematics. Directs human factors studies to promote the introduction and application of concepts, procedures, tests and evaluations, and operational requirements
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- At least 10 years of experience supporting human factors studies and functions. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree.
Experience
Experience with the following is preferred:
- FAA human factors research and analysis related to air traffic controllers and FAA automation systems
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human factors engineering
- Advanced degree preferred
Travel
- Infrequent project-related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required
Mid-Level Engineers
Provide engineering expertise to FAA NAS modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop, review, and validate operational concepts; define system architectures; perform functional analysis; and develop and manage requirements for ATM modernization or NextGen programs
- Define system performance and design constraints
- Develop and/or review specifications, drawings, and product descriptions
- Conduct life cycle engineering assessments
- Provide specialty engineering, configuration management, and systems engineering process management
- Develop, review, maintain, and test air traffic automation and decision support system adaptation data
- Analyze operational and developmental software baselines; support release planning; and identify and monitor quality and performance metrics
- Perform benefits analyses for operationally deployed capabilities and NextGen initiatives
- Support risk management initiatives in collaboration with program management and operations
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience with and operational knowledge of FAA automation and decision support systems (e.g., ERAM, ARTS/STARS, TFMS, TBFM, TFDM, SWIM, ATOP)
- Experience developing operational concepts, scenarios, and use cases for demonstrations supporting NAS existing and emerging technologies and validating these scenarios and use cases by facilitating Tabletop exercises and Cognitive Walkthroughs with operational and technical Subject Matter Experts highly desired
- Experience with ICAO Provisions and Implementation Guidance development and validation as well as ATMRPP and IMP and their respective work activities, such as, Trajectory Based Operations Concept of Operations, Air / Ground SWIM Concept of Operations, and SWIM Manual and its associated updates Experience analyzing, developing, and testing system adaptation data and aeronautical reference data preferred
- Experience with the operational and engineering analysis support of UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Concepts, Data Exchanges, Architecture Development, and FAA/NASA RTT activities preferred
- Experience with Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) preferred
- Experience with the FAA Acquisition Management System artifacts preferred
- Experience with FAA Enterprise Architecture artifacts preferred
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
Education
- Engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics degree
- Master’s degree preferred
Travel
- Project related travel and trade shows as required
TSAS Engineers
Provide engineering expertise to FAA Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSAS) deployments and operations.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze operational site data and interact with site personnel to understand terminal operations
- Develop TSAS adaptation data requirements and design based on site specific operations, knowledge of the TSAS system, and understanding of TSAS adaptation
- Develop TSAS adaptation development and validation tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of adaptation development and maintenance
- Develop prototype TSAS adaptation to validate designs and integrate adaptation with TBFM software prior to field deployment for site testing
- Test TSAS adaptation suitability for field deployment and site testing
- Analyze TSAS software implementation and adaptation integration
- Perform operational analysis to determine operational performance, evaluate design alternatives, and analyze field problem reports
- Develop adaptation development processes and training
- Knowledge transfer TSAS adaptation development and maintenance to FAA personnel
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Experience with and operational knowledge of FAA automation and decision support systems (e.g., TBFM, ERAM, ARTS/STARS, TFMS)
- Experience with operational data analysis of air traffic management decision support systems including metrics identification and tool building
- Some software development skills (e.g., languages, scripting, environments, databases) desirable
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Multiple positions available: 1) Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree preferred 2) Minimum of 5 years of experience
Education
- Engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics degree
Travel
- Project related travel as required
Junior/Mid-Level Financial Analyst
Provide program management, business, and financial support to FAA program.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze and develop solutions for business problems
- Use computer hardware and software applications for cost model creation, preparation, and other automated data analysis systems
- Perform computer driven analysis of the economic, statistical, accounting, and financial principles and techniques necessary to support the management of procurements involving major systems acquisitions
- Responsibility for project budgeting, cost control, forecasting scheduling and reporting
- Work closely with the program office, development organization, stakeholders, and users to generate requirements and forecast financial needs and impact
- Manage communication of new functionality impact to service consumers and interface systems
- Develop transition plans for existing service consumers impacted by changes to existing functionality
- Monitor modifications of stakeholder systems, assess impact, and advise program management on integration approaches and risk mitigation strategies
- Documentation Support – Develop and review release notes, site availability file, and requirements documents
- Develop, review, and validate operational concepts; perform functional analysis
- Project Reporting – Perform regular (weekly/monthly) and ad-hoc program reporting to the FAA including project accomplishments, schedules, and levels of effort
- Program Support – Host/coordinate weekly team meetings and track action items, develop program briefings, manage website content, and manage user communication
Qualifications
- Temporary remote work- Washington DC based
- High level of proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office Products
- Strong analytical background
- Proficiency in use of FAA financial accounting tools/systems including, DELPHI, PRISM, and SPIRE preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Detail oriented, independent, self-motivated, and a proactive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills effective with operational, technical, and senior management audiences
- Leadership experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, Procurement and Contracting, or related field
Travel
- Project related travel and trade shows as required
Mid/Senior Level Program Analysts
Provide program management, technical, and/or business analysis support to the FAA.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develops financial control functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, reporting, and establishing/managing program cost baselines
- Conducts research, evaluations, analyses, and studies, and presents recommendations/solutions related to short and long-term program planning requirements
- Provides configuration management, Earned Value Management, financial management, cost estimation, and risk management support
- Provides recommendations, resolutions, and updates to office records, databases, and files for assigned programs
- Develops a project plan that includes Financial Management Planning, Federal Aviation Regulation or other guidance document development or modification, Regulatory Process streamlining, and strategic business planning activities
- Develops and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and integrated program schedules for program activities
- Prepares reports, documentation, briefings, monthly status reports, and cost and price analysis reports
- Prepares various ad hoc analyses and reports and compiles information for management review and decision-making
Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant experience
- FAA experience is preferred, but not required
- Candidate should possess program management skills to include life-cycle management, work definition, requirements, and schedule and financial management
- Possess good analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Self-starter and possess good interpersonal skills
- Must have good computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g. MS PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel)
- US Citizenship required
Education
- Candidate must, at a minimum, possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, business or finance from an accredited college or university
Travel
- Project related travel and trade shows as required
Internship – SWIM Engineering/Operations Research
Develop a tool to facilitate the acquisition of System Wide Information Management (SWIM)/SWIM Terminal Data Distribution System (STDDS) data. STDDS publishes terminal aviation data to FAA and commercial users via Java messaging. The intern will enhance existing SWIM test clients to add functionality for manipulating the data. In the context of SWIM STDDS data, this would include decoding the delta-encoded ASDE-X airport surface data. This might also include an adaptable XSLT translator, a (strict) schema validator, and a message broker end-point as a delivery mechanism.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Enhance existing test client to persist data in an internal cache, and using that cache output delta-decoded versions of the input message.
- Enhance test client to support an XSLT transformation. Existing XSLTs are available for reference use.
- Enhance test client to perform strict schema validation, as a test tool.
- Enhance test client to incorporate message broker functionality, to support publishing outbound messages from a JMS message queue or topic.
- Develop documentation for these capabilities.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Java experience required
- JMS messaging (ActiveMQ, WebLogics, Solace), JAXB, XMLBeans, relational databases desired
Education
- Working towards, or recently earned, engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or physics degree
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