Operations Environmental Specialist

About the role

Supports Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through environmental analysis, compliance, and mission execution activities evaluating the impacts of aviation operations and airspace changes across the National Airspace System (NAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental impacts of aircraft operations and aviation activities supporting safety in the NAS
• Conduct and review environmental assessments and evaluations related to airspace changes, instrument procedures, and operational activities
• Evaluate environmental considerations associated with aviation programs, including navigation aids, obstruction evaluations, and operational approvals
• Support environmental evaluations for instrument procedures, airspace changes, or flight procedure initiatives
• Collaborate with FAA program offices, technical teams, and stakeholders to support environmental planning and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and six years of experience performing the duties above
• Bachelor’s degree may be waived with ten years of experience in performing the above duties
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

Applicant Preferences

• Applied experience in environmental analysis related to aviation operations, airspace, or infrastructure impacts
• Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications
• Familiarity with environmental compliance processes, including NEPA or related assessment frameworks
• Experience evaluating environmental impacts of aviation activities and supporting environmental or regulatory documentation

About CSSI, LLC.

Over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions. Our collaborative work has improved the safety of transportation related human and systems infrastructure, increased the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitated the modernization of both NAS and DoD systems and capabilities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., CSSI employs nearly 200 employees throughout the country, helping customers across the United States and globally understand and implement the solutions to their biggest obstacles.