External Title Adaptation Specialist - SME

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s 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 nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re 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 world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Peraton is seeking an Adaptation Specialist - SME to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. In this role, you'll help configure and prepare TFDM capabilities for deployment at individual FAA terminal facilities. Working at the intersection of air traffic operations, airport layouts, systems engineering, and technology, you'll translate local operational requirements and Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures into site‑specific system configurations or adaptations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in aviation, air traffic operations, systems integration, engineering, airport systems, configuration management, or FAA automation systems who want to contribute directly to NAS modernization.

Work Location:

• This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon VA, with an alternate work location available in Atlantic City, NJ.
• Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time to support program requirements, including travel to FAA facilities and integration laboratories.

In this position, you will:

Your work will help ensure TFDM is accurately configured, tested, and ready for operational use while maintaining alignment with FAA requirements, national standards, and approved program baselines.

• Act as the coordinator for TFDM adaptation activities supporting assigned terminal facilities.
• Support FAA TFDM program activities, including coordination with engineering teams, integration environments, and operational facilities.
• Create, maintain, and verify facility‑specific TFDM configurations, including gate and stand layouts, airport surface routing, flight data rules, system parameters, and alert settings.
• Partner with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Technical Operations, engineering personnel, and program stakeholders to collect, analyze, and translate local operational requirements, procedures, and site data into system adaptations.
• Utilize approved adaptation and configuration management tools to develop, modify, track, and maintain site‑specific configuration baselines.
• Support site readiness activities, pre‑deployment evaluations, dry runs, and readiness reviews to confirm adaptations are complete, accurate, and prepared for implementation.
• Participate in System Integration Testing (SIT), Joint Site Acceptance Testing (JSAT), and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) activities.
• Verify adaptations align with applicable enterprise architecture, system engineering, safety, and program standards.
• Investigate adaptation and configuration issues, support root‑cause analysis, and work with engineering teams to identify and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Maintain accurate adaptation documentation, technical decisions, configuration records, and version histories.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and adaptation support to site personnel, program teams, and local and national FAA stakeholders.

Why This Role Matters

Every FAA terminal facility has…