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**Description** SAIC has new opportunities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tech Center in Atlantic City, NJ! These positions are 100% onsite and may require some travel to other airports within the United States. **Job Responsibilities may include:** + Develop, manage, and validate site adaptation data tailored to each Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) deployment location (e.g., airports, TRACONs). + Ensure configurations accurately reflect local airspace, surface operations, runway/taxiway layouts, and stakeholder operational procedures. + Collect and analyze local site data such as flight schedules, runway configurations, surveillance inputs, and facility-specific workflows. + Coordinate with local air traffic control facilities and airport authorities to obtain accurate, up-to-date operational data. + Customize TFDM system parameters for surface metering, departure sequencing, runway assignments, and flight data exchange to reflect the unique needs of each site. + Support the calibration of algorithms to optimize surface traffic management and throughput. + Use FAA-authorized adaptation tools and software to build, test, and deploy configuration files. + Maintain version control and configuration management practices to ensure integrity and traceability of adaptation data. + Ensure consistency and compatibility of adaptation data with interfacing systems such as STARS, ERAM, TBFM, and surface surveillance systems. + Coordinate interface configurations to support seamless data exchange and operational interoperability. + Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Dry Runs to validate the performance of site-specific adaptations. + Conduct pre- and post-deployment validation to ensure the system functions as intended under local operating conditions. + Collaborate with FAA site leads, facility personnel, airline operators, and airport representatives to define operational needs and validate adaptation outputs. + Support user feedback collection and incorporate changes into adaptation updates. + Prepare technical documentation including adaptation guides, site-specific configuration summaries, and version release notes. + Maintain records of adaptation changes, rationale, and stakeholder approvals in accordance with FAA change management policies. + Provide on-site or remote support during TFDM system transition, ensuring real-time resolution of adaptation-related issues. + Assist controllers and technical staff in understanding adaptation elements during the go-live process. + Recommend updates to the adaptation process based on lessons learned, system feedback, and evolving site requirements. + Monitor deployed system performance and propose adaptation refinements to enhance operational effectiveness. **Qualifications** **Required Education & Experience:** + Bachelor of Arts/Science degree and 2 years of experience as an ATC Specialist. May accept additional experience or degrees. **Required Clearance:** + US Citizenship. + Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510983 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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