Adaptation Specialist - TFDM

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

P17 Solutions has an immediate need for a skilled Adaptation Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Program. The Adaptation Specialist shall provide site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and maintenance support of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities. The Adaptation Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for translating operational requirements and local air traffic control procedures into facility-specific configurations (adaptations) that enable safe, efficient, and tailored deployment of the TFDM system.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful deployment and transition of TFDM capabilities into operational use at FAA terminal facilities, while maintaining alignment with national standards and program baselines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for TFDM adaptation activities at assigned terminal sites.
• Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations (e.g., gate/stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, alerting parameters).
• Collaborate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.
• Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.
• Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to ensure adaptation accuracy and completeness.
• Support system integration testing (SIT), joint site acceptance testing (JSAT), and operational testing (OT&E) efforts.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise-level architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.
• Assist in root cause analysis of adaptation-related issues and coordinate resolution strategies with engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation of adaptation decisions, processes, and version histories for audit and knowledge management purposes.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, FAA Order 1600.1F and FAA Order 1600.78 employees are required to submit fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation. Employees may also be required to pass a drug test.