Telecom Workstream Manager

Telecom Workstream Manager Job Location s

US-VA-Herndon | US-MD-Bowie

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the telecommunications infrastructure and network 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 FAA telecommunications and network modernization.

This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in telecommunications, network engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. Peraton is seeking an experienced Telecom FENS Manager to support the execution, oversight, and growth of large-scale telecommunications programs aligned to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role partners closely with the Program Senior Director to manage daily operations, technical delivery, workforce performance, and stakeholder engagement for a diverse organization of 75-100 telecommunications professionals spanning network engineering, fiber/copper infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery functions.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong operational discipline, financial acumen, and experience delivering complex telecommunications services in a regulated federal environment. This position requires the ability to balance strategic objectives with hands-on execution while maintaining alignment with FAA mission priorities, including the transition from legacy copper infrastructure to modern fiber optic networks and secure cloud connectivity.

This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

• Lead integrated FENS execution across multiple telecommunications and network domains.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and risk for enterprise network services. Coordinate FAA governance, integrator, and carrier/OEM stakeholders, drive milestone reviews and decision forums, and ensure readiness for network cutovers and operational turnover.
• Oversee day-to-day telecommunications program operations, including fiber deployment, network modernization, and cloud connectivity initiatives.
• Lead and manage a workforce of 75-100 telecommunications professionals, including managers, network engineers, analysts, and operational staff.
• Ensure delivery of telecommunications and network services meets contractual SLAs, KPIs, and FAA performance expectations.
• Oversee program execution, including schedule, staffing, risk, and issue management.
• Partner with technical leads to ensure alignment across wide-area networks, local-area networks, fiber infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud connectivity, and network operations teams.
• Support budget planning, cost control, labor forecasting, and financial reporting in coordination with finance and contracts teams.
• Drive workforce performance through resource planning, succession planning, training, and performance management.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve escalated operational, technical, and personnel issues across network domains.
• Ensure compliance with FAA AMS, RMF, NIST, and contractual governance requirements as they apply to telecommunications infrastructure.
• Support customer engagement, executive briefings, and program reviews with FAA stakeholders on network modernization progress and service delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network service quality, bandwidth optimization, resilience, and team effectiveness.

FAA telecommunications programs underpin the safety, reliability, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS). As the…