FAA Aviation Program Manager

Strategic Program Analyst – FAA (Air Traffic Organization)
Remote | Must be local to Washington, DC Metro Area

PTF Consulting is supporting a critical initiative within the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Organization (ATO), focused on advancing strategic weather and operational capabilities that directly impact the national airspace system.

We are seeking a senior-level professional to provide program and technical support to the ATO strategy office, helping plan, coordinate, and execute strategic portfolios tied to aviation weather modernization and air traffic decision support.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the intersection of aviation operations, weather systems, and federal program strategy, and can translate complex technical initiatives into actionable program execution.

What You'll Do

Support strategic planning and execution across FAA ATO portfolios
Manage data-driven project schedules, program documentation, and technical inputs
Conduct operational needs assessments and support requirements review processes
Coordinate across stakeholders including government leadership, technical teams, and cross-Line of Business groups
Facilitate meetings, track action items, and prepare executive-level briefings
Support governance activities including participation in weather-related plenary sessions and safety panels
Analyze interdependencies and operational impacts related to trajectory planning and weather resiliency
Align technical capabilities, including advanced weather tools, with FAA strategic and budgetary objectives

What We're Looking For

Strong experience supporting strategy implementation within aviation, air traffic, or weather modernization programs
Experience managing complex, data-driven program schedules and documentation
Ability to assess operational needs and translate them into actionable program requirements
Proven experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and organizations
Strong communication skills with the ability to support executive-level reporting and briefings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in aviation management, engineering, meteorology, systems engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience supporting federal aviation, air traffic management, or weather-related programs
Experience working within FAA or similar federal program environments
Knowledge of aviation weather systems and decision-support tools used in air traffic operations
Familiarity with FAA strategic planning, budgeting, and governance processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting FAA programs or working directly with the Air Traffic Organization
Familiarity with aviation weather modernization initiatives such as WIMAT or EWRS
Experience participating in cross-Line of Business weather governance forums or plenary sessions
Background in trajectory-based operations or air traffic decision support systems
Experience documenting program interdependencies and operational impacts
Familiarity with portfolio management tools or data analysis platforms used in federal environments

Work Environment

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located in the Washington, DC Metro area to support collaboration and potential onsite engagement as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.