Subcontracts Program Manager

Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location.

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s 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 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 a highly skilled Subcontracts Senior Program Manager to oversee subcontract performance, compliance, and cost management across multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. In this leadership role, you will manage a portfolio of subcontractors providing mission‑critical products and services that support the FAA’s National Airspace System (NAS) modernization initiatives. The Subcontracts Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between subcontracting teams, program management, and FAA leadership—ensuring all subcontract efforts meet technical, schedule, and financial objectives while maintaining compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and federal contracting standards.

In this position, you will:

• Lead all aspects of subcontract program management, including planning, design, integration, test, execution, performance tracking, financial oversight, compliance assurance, and delivery of complex technical projects while ensuring alignment with business goals and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Serve as the primary liaison between subcontract management, procurement, finance, and program leadership teams.
• Oversee subcontractor performance across defined technical scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk metrics.
• Provide guidance on technical decisions, system architecture and process improvements to optimize team productivity.
• Support the development, negotiation, and execution of subcontract agreements in alignment with FAA and corporate requirements.
• Implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate subcontractor performance risks.
• Drive accountability for on‑time delivery, cost efficiency, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and satisfy both company and FAA requirements.
• Manage the integration of subcontract deliverables into overall FAA program objectives.
• Support proposal development, cost analysis, and resource planning for new subcontract efforts.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level reports and performance reviews to FAA and internal leadership.
• Ensure all subcontract activities comply with FAA AMS, FAR, DFARS, and company policies.
• Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, supplier development, and performance innovation.
• Oversee audit‑ready documentation, performance reports, and compliance records.
• Drive supplier accountability and corrective action on performance deviations.

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Subcontracts Program Manager, your leadership will directly influence program success by ensuring suppliers and subcontractors perform at the highest standards of quality, integrity, and affordability. You will play a key role in aligning business objectives with subcontract performance to ensure the FAA’s modernization goals are achieved on time and within budget.

• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12 years of experience or Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience.
• 16+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in subcontract program management, program control, or government contracting.
• Experience managing subcontract teams or portfolios within…