Workforce Manager

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. Peraton is seeking an highly strategic Workforce Managerto lead workforce planning resource alignment and staffing operations for critical programs supporting theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role willdevelop and managestrategic workforce initiatives ensuring that the right people skills and capabilities are available to meet the FAAs modernization and mission demands. You will work closely with leadership HR and program teams to forecast staffing needs optimize workforce deployment and ensure operational readiness across diverse technical and administrative functions.

In this position you will:

• Develop and implementstrategic workforce plansto meet current and future staffing needs across FAA programs.

• Leadresource allocation forecasting and utilization trackingto ensure optimal workforce deployment.

• Collaborate with HR program leadership and finance to alignhiring retention and development strategieswith mission goals.

• Analyze workforce data to identifyskill gaps succession needs and efficiency opportunities.

• Manage theonboarding transition and redeploymentof personnel across multiple projects and programs.

• Oversee the development and maintenance ofworkforce dashboards reports and performance metrics.

• Providestrategic guidanceon workforce composition staffing models and contract labor utilization.

• Support change management organizational design and process improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance withFAA and federal workforce policies diversity initiatives and staffing standards.

• Partner with program teams to anticipate evolving skill needs incybersecurity systems engineering and automation domains.

• Develop and managingstaffing models headcount forecasts and resource allocation plans.

Why This Role Matters

The FAAs mission to modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) relies on a highly skilled agile workforce. As a Workforce Manager you play a central role in shaping and sustaining that talent pipelinealigning human capital strategies with technical execution. Your leadership ensures that FAA programs remain efficient resilient and future-ready directly supporting aviation safety innovation and operational continuity across the nation.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10 years of professional experience inworkforce planning talent management or resource operations.
• Demonstrated experience leadinglarge-scale workforce initiativesin government or federal contracting environments.
• Proven success collaborating across HR Finance and Program Management teams.
• Excellent communication facilitation and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency withdata analysis and visualization tools(Excel Power BI or Tableau).
• Ability to track and manageresource availability utilization and skill alignmentacross multi-program portfolios.
• Understanding oflabor category mapping salary structures and workforce cost modeling.
• Experience preparingaudit-ready workforce documentation and executive summaries.
• Experienced in workforce analytics automation or AI-driven talent management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with or for theFAA DOT or state aviation authorities.
• Prior experience supportingFAA NextGen NAS modernization or federal aviation strategy programs.
• Degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or related field.
• Familiarity with FAA workforce frameworks HR policies and staffing processes.
• Experience supporting federal or aviation-related workforce programs.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or PMP.
• Experience in organizational transformation succession planning or diversity program leadership.
• Familiarity with federal workforce planning frameworks and government contracting environments.

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