Director, Telecommunications Operations & Delivery

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 a seasoned Technical Program Manager to support the design, integration, and deployment of network and data communication systems supporting the FAA’s BNATC program. As a member of the system integration team, this individual will be responsible for managing the performance, reliability, and security of the network infrastructure that connects automation, voice, surveillance, and control systems across the National Airspace System.

The role spans the implementation of WAN/LAN connectivity, IP routing, fiber and copper infrastructure, and the coordination of FAA enterprise services and leased circuits across hundreds of FAA sites.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong operational discipline, financial acumen, and experience delivering complex IT services in a regulated federal environment.

Work Location:

This position is required to be on-site located in Herndon, VAYour Impact:

This Director-Level leadership role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into successful operational execution while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, technical excellence, workforce performance, financial stewardship, and program growth. You will lead cross-functional work streams, partner directly with Peraton and FAA leadership, and drive successful delivery across multiple complex modernization initiatives.

Strategic Program Leadership Serve as Program Manager providing leadership across all operational and technical aspects of the workstream.

Translate strategic program objectives into executable operational plans.

Oversee end-to-end execution of NEEDS Package activities.

Ensure successful delivery of all contractual requirements while maintaining cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.

Operational Leadership Supporting the planning, integration, and deployment of telecommunications and data network infrastructure across all FAA deployment sites professionals.

Partner with functional managers to optimize resource allocation across multiple programs and priorities.

Lead cross-functional planning efforts.

Coordinate closely with FAA enterprise telecom teams, field techs, third-party carriers, and vendors to manage site-specific network activations and transitions

Technical Program Execution Direct execution of large, complex engineering and technology initiatives from planning through deployment and operational transition.

Manage scope, schedule, technical baselines, dependencies, and integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines.

Lead technical reviews, milestone assessments, operational readiness reviews, and executive decision forums.

Financial & Business Management (P&L Responsibility)
Assist the Workstream Lead with Profit and Loss (P&L) management for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives.

Support development and execution of annual operating plans, budgets, labor forecasts, indirect planning, and revenue projections.

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