Technical Project Management, Senior Manager

Shape the Future of U.S. Aviation with Peraton

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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nations skies safe resilient and globally connected.

Were seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact mission-critical environments and are driven to help modernize one of the worlds most complex transportation ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aviation engineering and advanced technologycollaborating with leaders across air traffic management systems engineering cybersecurity and enterprise IT.

At Peraton you dont just support the missionyou help define it.

Technical Project Manager FAA Programs

Peraton is seeking an accomplished Technical Project Manager to lead the planning coordination and execution of complex engineering and technology initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role you will guide multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle ensuring technical solutions are delivered on time within budget and in alignment with FAA standards and mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical depth and project leadership with the ability to translate complex system architecturesincluding global telecommunications and network infrastructures (SD-WAN MPLS and enterprise WAN environments)into executable results-driven project plans. Exceptional communication leadership and analytical skills are essential to drive collaboration across engineering IT logistics vendors and FAA stakeholders.

What Youll Do

• Lead the end-to-end planning coordination and execution of complex technical and engineering projects supporting FAA operations and NAS modernization.

• Manage projects involving global telecommunications networks including SD-WAN MPLS and secure enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical systems.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules budgets risk registers and performance baselines.

• Serve as the primary interface between technical teams program management vendors and FAA stakeholders.

• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across software hardware network cybersecurity and systems engineering teams.

• Manage project scope deliverables and timelines using Agile Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.

• Prepare and deliver clear concise status reports technical briefings and milestone reviews to FAA leadership.

• Identify document and proactively mitigate technical operational and integration risks.

• Ensure compliance with FAA AMS FAR cybersecurity and internal quality standards.

• Oversee configuration management change control and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support vendor coordination contract tracking and verification of technical deliverables.

• Facilitate requirements definition test planning system integration and operational readiness reviews.

• Drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices process standardization and efficiency across engineering programs.

Why This Role Matters

The FAAs ability to modernize and operate the National Airspace System depends on the flawless execution of highly technical projects that underpin aviation safety system reliability cybersecurity and global connectivity. As a Technical Project Manager you play a critical leadership rolealigning diverse technical teams managing risk early and ensuring outcomes that directly support national aviation priorities.

Your work will help ensure that U.S. air traffic systems remain safe resilient and technologically advanced in an increasingly interconnected global aviation environment.

Position Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 12 years of experience in technical project management or program leadership within engineering IT or infrastructure environments.

• Proven success leading complex mission-critical technical projects including enterprise IT and network-based initiatives.

• Experience managing projects involving global telecommunications networks including SD-WAN MPLS and enterprise WAN architectures.

• Strong command of project management fundamentals including scheduling budgeting risk management performance measurement and earned value tracking.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams across engineering networking cybersecurity and IT disciplines.

• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project Jira Confluence or equivalent platforms.

• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

• Experience managing vendor relationships contractual deliverables and statement-of-work alignment.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain risk registers mitigation strategies and performance dashboards.

• Capability to lead technical reviews validation efforts and post-implementation assessments.

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on metrics quality assurance and measurable outcomes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FAA programs National Airspace System (NAS) initiatives or other federal aviation or transportation systems.

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Engineering Management Systems Engineering Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.

• PMP PMI-ACP or similar project management certification.

• Professional certifications such as CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or ITIL Foundation.

• Experience with FAA NextGen air traffic management systems or large-scale federal modernization efforts.

• Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps or hybrid delivery environments supporting engineering or IT integration programs.

• Experience with cost estimation resource planning and contract oversight.

• Background in cybersecurity compliance infrastructure modernization safety-critical systems or highly regulated environments.

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.