Program & Financial Management Analyst - Principal/Domain Expert
About the position The Program & Financial Management Analyst – Principal/Domain Expert provides the highest level of strategic and technical advisory support to the FAA’s Terminal Second-Level Support (TSS) organization. This individual brings unmatched FAA expertise, deep understanding of Technical Operations sustainment, and the ability to translate complex program, financial, and operational issues into clear strategic direction for senior leadership. The Domain Expert influences program planning, multi-year sustainment strategy, budget formulation and execution, acquisition governance, operational readiness, and cross-LOB integration across enterprise FAA organizations. This role is critical in shaping the long-term health and success of the TSS portfolio. Responsibilities • Advise TSS leadership on strategic direction, operational priorities, multi-year sustainment planning, and organizational alignment. • Shape enterprise program strategies, workforce alignment models, lifecycle sustainment roadmaps, and modernization readiness activities. • Lead cross-organizational integration efforts across AJT, AJW, AJM, PMOs, and contractor partners to align technical, financial, and operational priorities. • Provide authoritative recommendations on strategic risks, dependencies, and decisions requiring executive action. • Lead major elements of budget formulation, justification, execution, financial forecasting, and portfolio strategy for TSS. • Evaluate funding availability, spend plans, burn rates, and financial risks to guide leadership decisions. • Review and validate critical financial documents including IGCEs, PR packages, PWS content, contract modifications, and invoices. • Support development of acquisition strategies, AMS-compliant investment documentation, requirements evolution, and governance preparation. • Prepare senior executives for JRCs, portfolio reviews, and major FAA-level decision forums. • Facilitate high-impact meetings, strategy sessions, working groups, and cross-LOB integration discussions. • Provide executive-ready briefings, decision papers, and technical analyses for SES/Director-level audiences. • Represent Cobec in senior-level interactions with FAA leadership, partner organizations, and industry stakeholders. • Serve as a strategic escalation point for complex program, operational, or financial issues. • Mentor Principal, Senior, and mid-level Cobec consultants supporting FAA programs. • Lead development of new tools, processes, analytics, or frameworks that improve program performance. • Support Cobec’s growth by contributing to solution development, client engagement, and proposal strategies. Requirements • Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement. • Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 [ to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements. • At least 15 years supporting FAA programs, with extensive connections and insight across TSS, AJT, AJW, AJM, or related Technical Operations environments • Deep experience in lifecycle sustainment, program management, and FAA budgeting • Demonstrated ability to advise SES-level leadership and influence large-scale decisions • Mastery of FAA funding structures, F&E and Ops appropriations, and multi-year portfolio planning • Expertise supporting governance processes, acquisition packages, and high-impact program reviews • Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or related field). Nice-to-haves • Preference will be given to candidates with recognized authority in Terminal systems, second-level engineering, sustainment operations, or financial strategy within FAA Technical Operations. • Master’s degree strongly preferred. • Professional certifications such as PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior or Expert, or advanced FAA-acquisition and program management credentials are preferred. • Authoritative knowledge of FAA Technical Operations, TSS systems, lifecycle sustainment, and terminal engineering operations • Mastery of FAA budgeting, financial controls, multi-year planning, and appropriations law • Exceptional communication skills with ability to brief senior executives • Deep familiarity with FAA AMS, governance reviews, and investment documentation • Strong leadership, facilitation, and relationship-building skills • Proven track record of influencing high-level decisions and driving enterprise integration Apply tot his job