Program Control Specialists (Logistics Travel Support)

Make an Impact on the Future of Aviation

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 critical systems and services that keep the nations skies safe efficient and connected.

Were looking for driven innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and want their work to matter. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the worlds most complex and vital transportation infrastructures collaborating with experts across aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

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

This position is located in Herndon VA.

Position Overview

Peraton is seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Control Specialist with a strong focus on logistics and travel coordination to support our Surveillance team in Herndon this role you will serve as a critical enabler of mission successensuring that field operations are seamlessly planned executed and supported in alignment with FAA surveillance initiatives.

You will act as a central point of coordination across program leadership field personnel and stakeholders helping to drive operational efficiency maintain schedule integrity and ensure that all logistical and travel requirements are executed with precision. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced mission-critical environments and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive program control and operational support to ensure alignment with contract objectives timelines and deliverables
• Lead field logistics planning and deployment coordination including equipment personnel movement and on-site readiness
• Manage end-to-end travel coordination including booking itinerary management expense tracking and compliance with organizational policies
• Coordinate site access requirements including badging clearances and facility entry logistics for field teams
• Support and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring accurate updates milestone tracking and alignment with program activities
• Oversee personnel scheduling and resource allocation ensuring the right resources are deployed at the right time
• Track and report on field operations status identifying risks gaps and opportunities for improved efficiency
• Serve as a liaison across cross-functional teams and stakeholders ensuring clear communication issue resolution and operational alignment
• Support continuous process improvement efforts to enhance logistics scheduling and program execution effectiveness

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 6 years of relevant experience supporting program control and field operations including logistics deployment coordination travel management site access scheduling IMS support status tracking and stakeholder coordination
• Bachelors degree or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree (with high school diploma or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting programs withinfederal government environments
• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) programs surveillance systems or aviation-related operations
• Experience working on large complex government contracts or within multi-contractor environments
• Proficiency with scheduling and program control tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Primavera P6 or similar IMS tools)
• Strong knowledge of travel systems expense reporting tools and federal travel regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume logistics and travel coordination in a dynamic field-driven environment
• Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and field operations across multiple sites

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