Director – Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems Configuration Management -BNATCS

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Job Description:

The ATC Systems Configuration Management (CM) Director provides executive leadership, governance, and oversight of configuration management activities for complex air traffic control systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role ensures that system baselines, technical documentation, software, and hardware configurations are consistently controlled, traceable, and compliant with FAA and international standards. The Director develops and enforces configuration management policies, leads change control processes, and ensures seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and sustainment teams to maintain system integrity throughout the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • · Develop and lead the overall configuration management strategy for ATC systems, ensuring alignment with FAA policies, standards, and NAS architecture requirements.

  • Establish and enforce CM processes, procedures, and tools for baseline management, change control, version control, and technical data management.

  • Direct the Change Control Board (CCB) and provide authoritative decisions on system modifications, upgrades, and configuration changes.

  • Ensure accurate configuration identification, status accounting, and audit readiness for hardware, software, and documentation baselines.

  • Collaborate with engineering, testing, in-service management, and operations teams to ensure consistent system configuration across the NAS.

  • Oversee contractor compliance with CM requirements and evaluate deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

  • Develop metrics and reporting to monitor CM effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

  • Provide senior-level reporting and recommendations to leadership on configuration impacts, risks, and opportunities.

  • Champion a culture of discipline and rigor in maintaining system integrity and traceability.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, systems management, or related field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. CM certification (CMPIC, CMII) strongly desirable.

  • Extensive experience in configuration management for complex, safety-critical systems (aviation, defense, or transportation preferred).

  • Strong knowledge of FAA acquisition processes, NAS systems, and industry CM standards (e.g., EIA-649, ISO 10007, CMMI).

  • Proven leadership in establishing and managing enterprise-level CM organizations, policies, and tools.

  • Expertise in CM tools and digital engineering environments (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent).

  • Exceptional communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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