Surveillance Technical Project Management

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.

Join a mission-critical team safeguarding the safety security and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Technical Project Manager with strong surveillance and monitoring expertise to lead the planning and execution of complex engineering and technology programs supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

In this role you will oversee surveillance-driven safety-critical systemswhere real-time visibility risk detection performance monitoring and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. You will translate complex technical and system-of-systems requirements into executable project plans while maintaining continuous oversight of scope cost schedule and operational risk. Success in this role requires a leader who is proactive detail-oriented and comfortable operating in high-visibility compliance-heavy environments.

You will serve as the central point of coordination across engineering IT and program stakeholders ensuring projects meet FAA standards mission objectives and surveillance performance expectations throughout the lifecycle.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead the planning execution and continuous oversight of FAA technical projects supporting surveillance monitoring and safety-critical operations.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules budgets risk registers and performance baselines with an emphasis on visibility and early risk detection.

• Act as the primary interface between technical teams program leadership and FAA stakeholders ensuring transparent reporting and traceability of project status.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning software hardware networks systems engineering and infrastructure.

• Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid) to manage scope deliverables and timelines in regulated environments.

• Prepare and deliver data-driven status reports dashboards and technical briefings to FAA leadership.

• Identify track and mitigate technical operational and compliance risks affecting surveillance and safety systems.

• Ensure project execution aligns with FAA AMS FAR and internal quality and governance standards.

• Oversee configuration management change control and documentation to maintain system integrity and audit readiness.

• Monitor vendor performance validate technical deliverables and ensure contract and SOW alignment.

• Support requirements analysis test planning readiness reviews and deployment of new or enhanced surveillance capabilities.

• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization performance metrics and lessons learned.

Why This Role Matters

The FAAs modernization and mission success depend on efficient execution of highly technical projects that enhance the safety capacity and reliability of the National Airspace System (NAS). As a Technical Project Manager your leadership ensures that technical teams operate cohesively risks are mitigated early and project outcomes directly support the FAAs strategic initiatives in aviation safety cybersecurity and infrastructure advancement. Your ability to balance engineering precision with operational efficiency will help keep U.S. aviation systems safe modern and globally competitive.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 12 years of experience in project management or technical program leadership.

• Proven success managing technical engineering or IT infrastructure projects with high visibility and risk sensitivity.

• Strong command of project controls risk management performance monitoring and earned value analysis.

• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in regulated or safety-critical environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project Jira Confluence or similar tools for tracking reporting and surveillance of project performance.

• Excellent communication organizational and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience managing vendors technical deliverables and contractual requirements.

• Ability to conduct technical reviews validation activities and post-implementation assessments.

• Analytical metrics-driven mindset focused on quality compliance and operational readiness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FAA programs NAS systems or aviation surveillance platforms.

• Degree in Engineering Management Systems Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).

• PMP PMI-ACP or similar project management certification.

• Experience with FAA NextGen air traffic management or federal surveillance modernization initiatives.

• Familiarity with Agile and environments supporting integrated engineering programs.

• Background in cybersecurity compliance infrastructure monitoring or safety-critical systems.

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