General Engineer

Job Title General Engineer Duties Help This position is assigned to one of the PMO's directorates and may support key functional areas that provide the following: (1) integrated resource management, engineering planning, analysis and integration, and program health management and acquisition support; (2) services that support decision-making for traffic flow managers and services that go directly to pilots to improve safety and efficiency; (3) implementation and execution of the systems and services that tie ground systems and aircraft together through communications, navigation, weather and aeronautical information and flight services in the NAS; (4) support to aircraft separation services provided by controllers to pilots with accurate and capable surveillance and automation, and (5) implementation and operation of telecommunications services across the NAS. The General Engineer is responsible for applying experience with and comprehensive knowledge of several engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical engineering to serve as either the Project or Implementation Lead for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) large-scale infrastructure programs that transform, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS). As a principal technical specialist in applying System Engineering technical management processes and tools such as configuration management. Uses technical performance measures tools and technical design tools to facilitate the development of the program acquisition approach, define program scope and coordinate an integrated Master Plan. Traces system requirements using software architecture to lead the development and management of requirements so they align with system functionality and are traceable. Leads system software and hardware engineering team efforts to define system requirements, conduct alternatives analyses, and develop program business cases. Uses comprehensive knowledge of Acquisition Management System policies and processes to evaluates the preparation and implementation of an Acquisition Strategy with an on-going risk/opportunity management process. Formulates an Acquisition Strategy that includes a comprehensive contracting approach that incorporates risk mitigation strategies. Applies experience using advanced automated tracking systems such as Oracle and Delphi to apply and track the program according to FAA policy for financial planning, programing, budget development and execution; and uses advanced automated tools and financial systems, such as macros, pivot tables, advanced filtering, etc. to create graphics and charts for inclusion in presentations to senior officials. Leads efforts to structure an effective requirements development and management effort that traces engineering and technical specification back to the user's system requirements. Plans, monitors, and conducts special projects, studies and initiatives, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses. Analyzes highly complex and challenging problems, identifies significant factors, gathers and interprets pertinent data and applies established rules and procedures in order to recommend effective solutions. Contacts are internal and external to the PMO. May act as a senior point of contact for specific projects. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution. Often represents the FAA presents in presenting briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical issues and alternatives with representatives from program offices, and private industry. Applies an understanding of labor organizations to decision making and planning. Provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and program staff. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.