Adaptation Specialist (Jr/Mid) - TFDM

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration company specializing in delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, industry partners, and organizations across both public and private sectors. We are seeking a Junior Adaptation Specialist to join our Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a 100% on-site, full-time position at the William J Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

About the role

The Junior / Mid-Level Adaptation Specialist shall provide site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and maintenance support of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities. The Adaptation Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for translating operational requirements and local air traffic control procedures into facility-specific configurations (adaptations) that enable safe, efficient, and tailored deployment of the TFDM system. This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful deployment and transition of TFDM capabilities into operational use at FAA terminal facilities while maintaining alignment with national standards and program baselines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for TFDM adaptation activities at assigned terminal sites.
• Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations (e.g., gate/stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, alerting parameters).
• Collaborate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.
• Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.
• Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to ensure adaptation accuracy and completeness.
• Support system integration testing (SIT), joint site acceptance testing (JSAT), and operational testing (OT&E) efforts.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise-level architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.
• Assist in root cause analysis of adaptation-related issues and coordinate resolution strategies with engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation of adaptation decisions, processes, and version histories for audit and knowledge management purposes.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Jr Level: 1-4 years experience; Mid Level: 5-9 years experience.
• Ability to interpret operational needs into technical requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interface with air traffic controllers, engineers, and program stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to FAA facilities for site surveys, adaptation workshops, and deployment support as needed.
• Must be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with TFDM, TFMS, STARS, ASDE-X, or other FAA automation platforms.
• Experience with configuration management tools, geospatial layouts, or data adaptation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of terminal facility layouts, aircraft movement, and ATC procedures.
• Experience in aviation systems adaptation, air traffic operations, or system integration roles.
• Prior experience working with or within the FAA's TFDM, TFMS, or ERAM programs.
• Familiarity with FAA's implementation lifecycle (e.g., waterfall, Agile), Acquisition Management System (AMS), and Joint Resources Council (JRC) processes.
• Experience using FAA's adaptation development environments, such as URET or TDDS.
• Knowledge of enterprise geospatial systems such as ARCGIS or AutoCAD for airport layouts.

Schedule

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.
• Cubicle setting.
• Significant travel (likely > 50%) to FAA facilities or integration labs.

Pay

The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Generous leave policies.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Any additional paid leave required by law.