Technical Project Manager - Senior

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate’s with 10 years, or HS diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project leadership experience supporting Surveillance and/or Radar Systems, including surface surveillance, sensor data feeds, multi-sensor fusion, primary/secondary radar, SSR, ASR, or similar systems.
• FAA Technical Operations (Tech Ops) experience required, with demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting mission-critical NAS systems.
• Direct experience with FAA Technical Services Operations Group (TSOG) or as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) supporting NAS infrastructure.
• Hands‑on technical experience with airport surface surveillance/radar systems, including architecture, hardware, software, system interfaces, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Experience coordinating site and facility activities, including installation, modification, system acceptance, and field deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in dynamic, mission‑critical environments.

• FAA Tech Ops, TSOG, or ATSS experience, with SMR/ASDE experience highly desirable.
• Experience supporting FAA Next Gen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation programs.
• Experience managing federal modernization programs or large‑scale enterprise initiatives.
• Familiarity with FAA standards, facility directives, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of risk management, budgeting, and program governance.

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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety, efficiency, and integrity of U.S. air travel. At Peraton, we partner with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support and modernize the systems that keep the National Airspace System (NAS) operating safely and efficiently.

Peraton is seeking dynamic, technically focused Project Managers to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. In this role, you will provide leadership across critical Surveillance and Radar Systems initiatives, guiding planning, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and execution to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Whether you are leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating safety and validation activities, or supporting major FAA modernization initiatives, your work will have a direct impact on the systems relied upon by millions of passengers, aviation professionals, and communities every day.

This is an opportunity to bring your project leadership expertise to a mission where the work you do truly matters.

• Preferred location:
  Herndon, VA
• Work arrangement:
  Primarily…