Lead Alaska/Airspace Manager

Peraton is seeking a Lead Alaska/Airspace Manager to direct modernization initiatives that enhance weather observation capabilities across Alaskas critical and unique airspace. This role will lead the deployment and lifecycle management of Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) Visual Weather Observing Systems (VWOS) and weather camera networks while advancing the Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) in support of Alaska Flight Service.

This Director role bridges program planning stakeholder engagement acquisition and integration supply chain management testing deployment sustainment and complianceensuring alignment with FAA BNATCS goals and uninterrupted NAS operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning coordination and execution of weather observation modernization initiatives in Alaska including AWOS VWOS weather camera networks and AAC improvements.

• Oversee acquisition integration testing deployment and sustainment of weather systems to ensure interoperability across FAA automation communications surveillance and voice systems.

• Ensure compliance with FAA standards safety regulations cybersecurity requirements (FISMA NIST ATO) and operational continuity objectives.

• Develop and maintain program-level plans schedules risks and performance metrics to ensure on-time mission-aligned delivery.

• Coordinate with FAA leadership facility managers and stakeholders across the NAS to ensure alignment of Alaska weather observation modernization with BNATCS objectives.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to system performance infrastructure environmental constraints or data integrity.

• Lead stakeholder engagement and outreach across FAA industry local/tribal communities and Alaskan operators to improve usability and mission effectiveness.

• Direct sustainment and lifecycle management of weather observation capabilities including upgrades maintenance and decommissioning of legacy systems.

• Support operational readiness activities (acceptance testing evaluations readiness reviews) and provide executive-level reporting to FAA BNATCS leadership.

• Drive quality assurance by validating that deployed systems meet FAA objectives for safety reliability scalability and operational effectiveness.

• Foster a collaborative accountable and mission-driven culture across FAA industry and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• 16 years of experience managing complex federal or mission-critical programs with focus on weather observation automation or airspace integration.

• Direct familiarity with FAA operations in Alaska including AWOS VWOS weather cameras and airspace challenges.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through acquisition testing deployment and sustainment in the NAS with emphasis on maintaining operational continuity.

• Expertise in program management aligned to FAA schedules and program increments with experience in Agile practices.

• Proven ability to coordinate with FAA leadership industry stakeholders and local/tribal communities in diverse and remote operating environments.

• Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards risk management and continuity planning.

• Familiarity with FAA policies standards and regulatory frameworks for automation telecommunications surveillance and weather system integration.

• Understanding of cybersecurity and data protection requirements (FISMA NIST FAA IT policies) for NAS systems.

• Prior experience managing large geographically distributed programs with interdependent stakeholders.

• Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (Jira Confluence MS Project).

Prerequisite:

• US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust and Top Secret clearance.

Preferred

• PMP certification.

• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Aviation Atmospheric Science Program/Project Management or related field (advanced degree preferred).

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