Project Manager – Flow Management Data & Services; FMDS

Position: Project Manager – Flow Management Data & Services (FMDS)
Responsibilities Shape the Future of America’s Skies with Peraton 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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected.

We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

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

Location:

This position is onsite in Herndon, VA. Program Overview:

The Flow Management Data & Services (FMDS) is a next-generation FAA program designed to replace the Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) through Release 16 and beyond. FMDS provides a streamlined, modernized experience for the full array of FAA internal and external users, establishing a common model of National Airspace System (NAS) operations and a foundation to achieve future FAA goals.

FMDS core functions include:
** Manage Data** – Ingests and processes external data sources including flight, weather, aeronautical, Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), and space data to create a common operational model of the NAS. Supports derivation of additional data (e.g., modeled trajectories, weather analysis) and provision of data to FMDS services and external automation.
** Assess NAS State** – Evaluates current and projected NAS conditions, enabling Traffic Managers to identify near- and long-term problems and determine whether mitigating actions are required.
** Conduct Traffic Flow Management** – Provides tools to Traffic Managers for maintaining the flow of air traffic by defining Flow Evaluation/Constraint Areas (FxAs), conducting Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) to balance demand and capacity, and logging NAS events.
** Conduct Post-Event Analysis** – Leverages historical data to improve trajectory and demand algorithms, support replay capabilities, and generate reports of past NAS operations.
** Manage Display** – Manages user interface display and configuration settings; supports workstation screen capture for post-event analysis and training.
** Maintain Operations** – Records and archives operational data, maintains FMDS adaptation, monitors and controls the operational system, analyzes system performance, manages user access and identities, and supports test and training  This Role, You Will:
Lead the planning and execution of multidisciplinary work streams supporting the FMDS program, including data management, NAS state assessment, traffic flow management, and system operations functions.

Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure work remains aligned with FMDS program objectives, release schedules, and stakeholder expectations.

Lead and motivate high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture focused on mission success.

Engage with FAA stakeholders — including Traffic Managers, system operators, and leadership — to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate priorities, and deliver timely program updates.

Monitor program performance, delivery schedules, and metrics across FMDS functional areas to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with product owners, system vendors, developers, FAA facilities, engineering teams, and leadership to maintain alignment and deliver mission…