Manager of Strategic Communications

Peraton serves as the prime integrator for modernization of the nations air traffic control system a complex highly visible federal transformation involving technology safety workforce change public confidence and congressional oversight. This role provides senior strategic communications leadership dedicated specifically to the BNATCS program ensuring Peraton can shape perception anticipate risks and communicate effectively across FAA stakeholders media policymakers and the aviation community.

The Manager of Strategic Communications performs as part of the Stakeholder Engagement Team to develop and execute an integrated communications strategy that strengthens Peratons reputation aligns internal and external messaging supports FAA workforce change and prepares the organization for high-visibility moments. This role functions as the programs communications engine connecting narrative stakeholder intelligence risk anticipation media engagement issue management and executive visibility.

Work Location:

• This position is 100% on-sitelocated in Herndon VA.

Why this Role Matters:

The BNATCS programs scale visibility and complexity demand a proactive communications function capable of shaping perception anticipating issues and supporting FAA modernization. This role ensures Peraton is prepared credible aligned and positioned to tell its story and to support one of the nations most consequential infrastructure transformations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Leadership & Narrative Development

• Establish and maintain an integrated communications roadmap connected to program policy stakeholder dynamics and reputational objectives.
• Define program narrative architecture proof points and themes aligned to BNATCS Modernization objectives.
• Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels including speeches executive communications and thought leadership pieces.

Program Integration & Stakeholder Alignment

• Serve as connective tissue across National Aerospace leadership FAA program leadership Government Relations Organizational Effectiveness Corporate Communications and Workstream teams.
• Ensure early visibility into program developments and stakeholder perspectives to influence communications proactively rather than reactively.
• Clarify FAA messaging boundaries and coordinate what Peraton can say about its role and program status.

Transformation Communications

• Support change management efforts through coordinated messaging that addresses concerns articulates modernization value and reinforces alignment with mission processes and operational changes.
• Develop communication approaches to address identified areas of resistance or misunderstanding.

Issue & Crisis Readinessin coordination with Peraton Corporate Communications:

• Advise on the development of escalation protocols spokesperson identification foundational response materials and rapid-response capability.
• Guide the preparation of communications decision-making frameworks.

External Engagement & Media Monitoringin coordination with Peraton Corporate Communications:

• Prepare executives and SMEs for speeches panels conferences and external forums aligning engagements to program milestones and stakeholder value.
• Actively monitor media and external community messaging.
• Map priority reporters and outlets across national aviation government and trade media.
• Advise on the responses to inbound media inquiries and secure interviews for executives and government partners when appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 12 years of professional experience in communications strategic communications public affairs or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences under tight deadlines.
• Experience developing messaging for public consumption aligned with customer-approved messaging.
• Expertise in media relations executive communications crisis management and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting FAA DOT or other Aviation programs particularly within mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with FAA communication protocols.
• Experience supporting communications for aviation transportation technology modernization infrastructure cybersecurity or other complex technical programs.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans for complex large-scale federal programs.
• Strong experience with stakeholder engagement and management.
• Experience translating complex technical operational or program information into clear and compelling messaging for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-visibility and time-sensitive communications while maintaining accuracy consistency and appropriate approval processes.
• Exceptional writing editing proofreading and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.

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