Information Technology Program Director

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. As the Information Technology Program Director youll apply your expertise to oversee systems engineering and technical integration for the FAAs next-generation air traffic infrastructure.In this high-visibility leadership role you will drive complex technical and programmatic transformations across the FAAs infrastructure and operations shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS) and ensuring the safety and efficiency of U.S. air travel.

In this position you will:

• Provide full life-cyclesystems engineering oversight from requirements and architecture to modeling testing and validation.
• Integrate hardware software and communications systems into a cohesive system of systems across FAA facilities.
• Identify and mitigate system-level risks involving schedule integration and technical challenges.
• Lead upgrades transitions and phased deployments to maintain operational continuity.
• Act as the technical bridge between FAA leadership contractors engineers and federal partners.
• Manage budgets resources and performance metrics for Air Traffic Control (ATC) transformation programs.
• Ensure compliance with FAA DOT and national airspace standards prioritizing safety redundancy and reliability in every phase of system design and deployment.
• Lead a high-performing team of systems engineers architects and integration specialists fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Provide systems engineering oversight across the full lifecycleincluding requirements development architecture design modeling testing and validation.
• Ensure modernization elements (hardware software radio communications telecommunications surveillance automation and ATC facilities) are integrated into a cohesive system of systems.
• Oversee the technical integration of legacy and new systems across FAA facilities and air traffic systems.
• Identify system-level risks (technical schedule integration challenges) and lead the development of mitigation strategies.
• Manage system upgrades transitions and phased deployments to maintain uninterrupted FAA operations.
• Serve as the technical bridge between FAA leadership engineering teams contractors and federal agencies such as DoD and DHS.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans for executive stakeholders and program leadership.

Why This Role Matters

The FAAs National Airspace System is one of the worlds most sophisticated and critical infrastructures. Millions of passengers businesses and government agencies depend on it daily. As System Engineering & Integration Director you will ensure flawless integration of modernization elements without disrupting critical operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field (Masters preferred in aviation systems systems engineering or engineering management).
• 16 years managing a large-scale systems engineering and integration.
• Proven expertise in requirements development design and operational integration of complex systems.
• Skilled in testing and evaluation risk mitigation and multi-company technical collaboration.
• Proven expertise in requirements development systems design and operational integration for complex systems.
• Experience developing technical integration plans for multiple products and projects delivered seamlessly into operational environments.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in testing and evaluation of new technologies within mission-critical 24/7 operational systems ensuring minimal service interruptions.
• Skills in risk identification and mitigation ensuring smooth transitions between legacy and modernized systems.
• Demonstrated success working across multi-company teams specializing in different technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP PMPITIL.
• Familiarity with next-generation surveillance automation and communication technologies (e.g. ADS-B SWIM UAS integration).

#BNATC

#BNATC

#BNATC

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.