Junior/Mid-level Build Planning & Coordination Specialist

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ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking a Junior/Mid-level Build Planning & Coordination Specialist to join our Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) team that supports 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.

TFDM is the surface management solution for the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). With growing congestion on the airport surface due to the increase in commercial air traffic nationwide, the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning on the airport ground is critical. TFDM will be:
• Modernizing the air traffic control tower equipment by improving the exchange of electronic flight data and implementing electronic flight strips in the tower.
• Streamlining the flow of departures on the surface to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.
• Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities between the gate and the tower.

We are looking for an experienced individual to work independently and in a team environment. This individual will/may provide experience/knowledge:
• Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings.
• Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions. Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments.
• Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement
All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.
• 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.
• The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Relocation Requirement
Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Education Requirement
All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) and six (6) years of related work experience. OR
◦ Associates of Arts/Science Degree in a related technical field in lieu of two (2) years of related work experience. OR
◦ Bachelors Degree in a related field in lieu of four (4) years of related work experience.
Essential Daily Job Duties
• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for TFDM.
• Develop and maintain detailed build schedules that align with TFDM program milestones, deployment windows, and site-specific readiness.
• Coordinate build timelines with FAA stakeholders (AJM, AJT, AJW), system developers, integrators, and field deployment teams to ensure synchronized delivery.
• Track software build versions, adaptation configurations, and site-specific deployment packages to ensure accurate and authorized release baselines.
• Maintain tight control over build content, including software modules, interface files, security updates, and adaptation data.
• Compile, validate, and stage complete TFDM build packages for installation, including software binaries, configuration files, installation scripts, and documentation.
• Ensure packages are built according to FAA standards and include all required components for successful site deployment and operation.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between software engineering, integration, adaptation, cybersecurity, test, and hardware teams to ensure all elements required for a build are synchronized.
• Facilitate technical exchanges and status meetings to drive alignment across functional stakeholders.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and internal dry runs to validate the integrity and functionality of each software build prior to deployment.
• Ensure that all builds meet quality, compliance, and performance standards before field release.
• Coordinate with Site Implementation Teams to align build delivery with physical hardware readiness, adaptation validation, and site cutover schedules.
• Track and manage the distribution of build media, version documentation, and required certificates or signatures.
• Maintain accurate records of build content, version histories, release notes, and