Aviation Security Specialist (Cyber and Counter-UAS)

About the role

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seeks an experienced Security Specialist for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Security Specialist will focus on cybersecurity and counter-UAS for civil aviation, representing the Association and its priorities from a policy perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on security issues, including cybersecurity and C-UAS.
• Represent the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry security officials on a routine basis, advocating on behalf of the Association's priorities from a policy perspective.
• Engage with federal advisory committees, aviation rulemaking committees, and international aviation organizations (ICAO, IFALPA).
• Provide support to the Aviation Security Specialist, covering areas such as risk-based screening, FFDOs, inflight security, Rap Back, and insider threats.
• Collaborate with relevant ALPA committees and staff members to ensure comprehensive coverage of security-related policy areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field, including aviation security or Unmanned Aircraft Systems, from an accredited college or university required; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Three (3) years of experience with aviation cybersecurity and/or counter-UAS technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of US and Canadian civil aviation operations desired, with a focus on airline operations preferred.
• Understanding of new entrants’ challenges and issues, air traffic control, the airline industry; airline pilots; and, the laws and regulations that affect the security and the industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules and policies strongly preferred.
• Experience engaging with federal advisory committees, aviation rulemaking committees, and/or international aviation organizations (ICAO, IFALPA) preferred.
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking, with the ability to distill complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Strong technical writing skills are required, and public speaking skills are beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
• Ability to collaborate in multi-disciplined teams.
• Self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making and proactive problem-solving.
• Exceptional time management skills; able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.

Skills

• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with collaborative platforms and virtual meeting technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) after 180 days of employment.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – Aetna PPO Plan, Aetna High Deductible Health Plan, and a Kaiser HMO Plan (where available).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA).
• Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses.
• Optional benefits include a legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits (where available).
• Partial remote work opportunities are available after six months of service.

Pay

Projected annual salary range: $97,948.00 – $139,923.00

Schedule

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