PRIMARY FUNCTION

Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced software and information technology solutions for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of National Engagement & Regional Administration (ARA) and Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Community Engagement Activity Tracking System (CEATS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitate and lead workshops to identify requirements and perform product demonstrations of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) system features.

Collaborate with stakeholders to document requirements, identify process improvements, and provide best-practice recommendations.

Prepare workshop results presentations, including action plans, quality metrics, and workflow diagrams, within 5 business days of conclusion.

Design, develop, and maintain IT tools, ensuring compliance with FAA standards for desktop, laptop, and mobile interfaces.

Develop and implement process automations for enhanced functionality.

Perform solution architecture, application design, and software integration using Agile development methods.

Provide functional and user acceptance testing (UAT) and manage defect remediation and go-live transitions.

Plan, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Software Configuration Management Plan (SCMP).

Manage software change requests and ensure accurate documentation, impact analysis, and approval processes.

Collaborate with FAA stakeholders to assess system updates and future enhancements.

Develop risk management plans and software testing strategies to ensure system stability and performance.

Collect and analyze metrics, including cost, schedule, progress, and defect tracking, to optimize system performance.

Perform system sizing analyses and propose architectural improvements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Experience with database design, website development (front-end and back-end), and UI/UX implementation.

Experience with modular, open software solutions compatible with Microsoft Dynamics 365, PowerApps, Azure Cloud Services, and other platforms.

Proven track record in designing and implementing Agile-based projects.

Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Competency with following platforms, tools, and applications is preferred: Jira, MS Teams integration (Service Desk Chat functionality); Azure Synapse; SQL Server Management Studio; MS PowerBi, Leadership Connect, ServiceNow Public Sector Digital Services Pro, Automaton Engine Professional Unattended Robot, and SmartSheet

Experience with FAA-approved IT/software configurations and processes highly desired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in software development, system analysis, or IT solution architecture.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.