Sr. Regulatory Analyst

Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through analysis, technical support, and mission execution activities addressing aviation regulatory, policy, and safety challenges across the National Airspace System (NAS).  This role supports high-impact aviation safety initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS). 

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyze aviation regulatory, policy, and compliance issues supporting safety across the NAS 

• Develop, draft, and review regulatory documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAA requirements 

• Conduct regulatory research, analysis, and technical studies, including evaluation of public comments and rulemaking inputs 

• Analyzes Part 107 waivers, UAS airspace waivers and petitions for exemption  

• Provides expertise on technical aspects for UAS and flight operations including UAS data analysis teams, command and control systems, detect and avoid systems, traffic management systems, spectrum, UAS operations and UAS failure management systems 

• Applies knowledge in a technical or analytical field to develop code, implement algorithms and processes with proficiency in order to load results on dashboard, other visualizations and analytics projects  

• Provides text mining development and deployment, utilizes tools, techniques, processes and/or facilities such as state-of-the-art simulation environments, laboratories, data analysis and test facilities  

• Prepare technical reports, regulatory analyses, and documentation for Government and stakeholder use 

• Collaborate with FAA program offices, legal and policy stakeholders, and industry partners on regulatory and compliance initiatives 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree and ten years of aviation-related or regulatory drafting experience  

• Master’s degree may be waived with bachelor’s degree and thirteen years of related experience  

• Three years of experience in UAS operations and NAS integration is desired 

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval   

Applicant Preferences 

• Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications 

• Familiarity with FAA regulatory processes, including NPRMs, Advisory Circulars, and policy development 

• Experience analyzing regulatory requirements and developing operational guidance, technical documentation, or implementation materials supporting aviation safety programs  

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY** 

About:

CSSI, LLC. has 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.  For more information on CSSI, please visit www.cssiinc.com.