JOB# 24-10 DATE: 010/07/2024
TITLE: Director, Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology GRADE: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Cybersecurity
DEPT/DIVISION: Security and Facilitation
POSITION SUMMARY:
Cybersecurity and aviation technology subject matter expert who will advance A4A membership interests by promulgating and advocating consensus policy positions on aviation cybersecurity and emerging technology issues before U.S. federal government agencies and various U.S. and international aviation community associations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as cybersecurity, data information and emerging technology subject matter expert for Airlines for America.
- Lead working groups that report to the Cybersecurity Council, such as the Aircraft Information Security Program Working Group, Cybersecurity Policy Working Group or other forums that bring together member airline technical experts to discuss cybersecurity and emerging technology policy issues.
- Support the Managing Director in conducting technical reviews and helping facilitate the timely dissemination of information regarding regulatory and policy issues to members.
- Support developing and coordinating consensus policy positions among member airlines via written communications, teleconferences and face-to-face meetings.
- Draft educational and advocacy materials for governmental and public consumption and help arrange best practice visits to raise awareness and enhance public-private partnerships.
- Support routine communication with other key aviation cyber and technology stakeholders, including, but not limited to, A-ISAC, IATA, ACI-NA, AAAE, Chamber of Commerce, Original Equipment Manufacturers and key vendors focused on emerging technology.
- Enhance relationships with key U.S. government cybersecurity and data information and technology policymakers, including but not limited to DHS, CISA, TSA, FAA, DOD, etc.
- Provide subject matter expertise on emerging and operational technologies in aviation.
- Participate in and lead aviation standards setting organization working groups, panels and committees.
- Prepare written advocacy documents related to technical cybersecurity, data information and operational and emerging technology, including comments on proposed regulations, position papers, correspondence and testimony.
- Respond to questions from the public, air carriers and government agencies on technical cybersecurity, data information or emerging technology issues, including artificial intelligence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: minimum – B.S/B.A. degree or equivalent experience.
- One or more cybersecurity certifications.
- Minimum of five years’ cybersecurity, data information and/or operational and emerging technology experience at an air carrier, other airline industry entity or government agency. At least three of those years working on technological matters.
- Proven ability to understand and address cybersecurity, data information and emerging technology issues at the tactical, operational/technical and policy levels.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects, strong organizational and program management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with government representatives and industry stakeholders.
- Strong competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 15% of the time.
- Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, to support A4A senior management.
- Ability to obtain a secret-level security clearance.
- FAA and/or manufacturer experience with certification and airworthiness preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $120,000 and a midpoint of $145,000. Typically, new hires are brought into the organization at a salary range between the minimum and midpoint for the role, depending on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- All A4A employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- If approved by the department supervisor, A4A employees have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. All employees are expected to work in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Choice of medical plans, plus free life, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with matching and discretionary contributions, airline travel privileges, a tuition reimbursement plan, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@airlines.org to the attention of JOA#24-10.
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