Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Issue Management Coordinator / Metrics Analyst to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program, a critical NextGen initiative that improves aircraft surface and terminal operations across the National Airspace System (NAS). In this highly visible role, you will own the end-to-end coordination of software and operational issues while transforming issue data into actionable insights that improve system performance, operational reliability, and program execution. Working closely with software engineers, system engineers, testers, program management, and FAA stakeholders, you will ensure issues are accurately tracked, prioritized, analyzed, and resolved while providing meaningful metrics that drive continuous improvement.
We need a strong candidate with these key required skills: issue management, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end issue management process for the TFDM system using the FAA's Issue Management System and Jira, including Program Trouble Reports (PTRs).
Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving, logging, tracking, and coordinating resolution of all system issues across technical teams and stakeholders
Maintain accurate and timely issue documentation in the FAA’s Issue Management system and Jira, ensuring proper categorization, prioritization, and status tracking
Prioritize and escalate critical issues based on operational impact and severity
Extract and analyze data from FAA’s Issue Management system and Jira to support metrics reporting and performance analysis
Conduct regular issue review meetings with cross-functional teams and provide status updates to program management and stakeholders
Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for program management, leadership, and external stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives through evidence-based decision making and data-driven insights
Brief management, customer, or team using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience
Explore and implement AI-assisted tools and automation technologies to enhance issue tracking, trend analysis, and predictive analytics for proactive problem identification
All other duties as assigned or directed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, engineering, business administration, management, or related technical discipline
4+ years of combined experience in technical program management, issue tracking, problem management, or aviation systems support
2+ years of experience analyzing operational data and developing dashboards/metrics using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.
Experience with issue tracking and service management systems such as Jira, ServiceNow, etc.
Experience working in Agile or structured project management environments
This program requires a Public Trust security clearance, in order to obtain/maintain a Public Trust, candidates must hold US citizenship or Permanent Residency
Required Skills:
Solid understanding of issue management processes, including intake, tracking, escalation, and closure workflows
Proven experience coordinating across multiple technical teams and stakeholders to drive timely issue resolution
Strong proficiency with Jira for issue tracking, workflow management, reporting, and dashboard creation
Solid knowledge of service level agreement (SLA) management and tracking compliance metrics
Strong experience in creating and maintaining detailed documentation
Experience analyzing trends and patterns in issue data to identify systemic problems and recommend process improvements
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging for different audiences (technical teams, management, customers)
Desired Skills:
Experience with FAA's Issue Management System or similar issue tracking systems
Experience with TFDM systems, FAA systems, or aviation technology programs and air traffic domain knowledge
Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools to automate work products and improve quality
Experience with statistical process control, quality management methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean), or process improvement certifications
Project management certification (PMP, CAPM) or equivalent
Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
Advanced Jira administration skills including advanced JQL queries
Familiarity with aviation operations, air traffic control systems, and NextGen programs
Willingness to travel to customer sites
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Original Posting:August 6, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, engineering, business administration, management, or related technical discipline
- 4+ years combined experience in technical program management, issue tracking, problem management, or aviation systems support
- 2+ years experience analyzing operational data and developing dashboards/metrics using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools
- Experience with issue tracking and service management systems such as Jira or ServiceNow
- Experience working in Agile or structured project management environments
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust security clearance (must hold US citizenship or Permanent Residency)
- Solid understanding of issue management processes (intake, tracking, escalation, closure)
- Proven experience coordinating across multiple technical teams and stakeholders to drive issue resolution
- Strong proficiency with Jira for issue tracking, workflow management, reporting, and dashboard creation
- Knowledge of service level agreement (SLA) management and tracking compliance metrics
- Strong experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation
- Experience analyzing trends and patterns in issue data to identify systemic problems and recommend process improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
- Experience with FAA's Issue Management System or similar issue tracking systems
- Experience with TFDM systems, FAA systems, aviation technology programs, or air traffic domain knowledge
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools to automate work products and improve quality
- Experience with statistical process control, Six Sigma, Lean, or process improvement certifications
- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM) or equivalent
- Experience using Atlassian tools including Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
- Advanced Jira administration skills including advanced JQL queries
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
