ATC Systems Configuration Management, Senior Advisor

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Business National Airspace and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

The ATC Systems Configuration Management (CM) Director provides visionary leadership governance and oversight for all configuration management activities supporting complex Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). This executive-level role ensures that every system baseline technical document hardware configuration and software release is managed with precision consistency and traceabilitysafeguarding the integrity of mission-critical systems that underpin U.S. aviation safety and efficiency.

As the senior authority on CM the Director defines strategy enforces standards and drives collaboration across engineering operations testing and sustainment teams. This position plays a pivotal role in balancing innovation with discipline ensuring compliance with FAA and international standards while enabling the modernization of the NAS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Lead Strategy: Define the enterprise-level configuration management vision policies and roadmap for ATC systems ensuring alignment with FAA objectives NAS architecture requirements and international best practices.

• Governance and Process Ownership: Establish implement and enforce robust CM processes tools and standards covering baseline management change control version control and technical data management.

• Authority in Change Control: Chair and direct the Change Control Board (CCB) providing authoritative decisions on system modifications upgrades and configuration changes that impact national aviation operations.

• Baseline and Audit Oversight: Ensure rigorous configuration identification status accounting verification and audit readiness for all hardware software and documentation baselines.

• Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with engineering testing in-service management operations and sustainment teams to ensure consistent and controlled system configurations across the NAS.

• Contractor and Vendor Oversight: Monitor contractor compliance with CM requirements review deliverables for accuracy and completeness and drive accountability for system integrity.

• Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Develop and track performance metrics analyze trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance CM effectiveness.

• Executive Reporting: Provide senior leadership with clear data-driven insights on configuration risks impacts and opportunities enabling informed decision-making.

• Culture of Discipline: Champion a culture of rigor accountability and excellence in configuration management practices across the enterprise.

Why This Role Matters
The ATC Systems CM Director ensures that the FAAs most critical systems remain reliable traceable and secure. By leading enterprise-wide CM strategies and processes this role safeguards the integrity of the NAS supports the safe movement of millions of passengers daily and lays the foundation for the next generation of aviation systems.

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