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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.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. Peraton is seeking an experienced Automation Workflow Manager to support the execution, oversight, and growth of large-scale IT 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 100-150 IT professionals spanning engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and service delivery functions. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong operational discipline, financial acumen, and experience delivering complex IT 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.

Work Location:

• This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Chantilly, 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.

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Lead integrated BNATCS execution across multiple Automation domains.
• Managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Coordinates FAA governance, integrator, and OEM stakeholders, drives milestone reviews and decision forums, and ensures readiness for commissioning and operational turnover.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations.
• Lead and manage a workforce of 100-150 IT professionals, including managers, engineers, analysts, and operational staff.
• Ensure delivery of IT services and solutions 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 infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, service desk, cloud, and platform 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.
• Ensure compliance with FAA AMS, RMF, NIST, and contractual governance requirements.
• Support customer engagement, executive briefings, and program reviews with FAA stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and team effectiveness.

 

Why This Role Matters

FAA programs underpin the safety, reliability, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS). As the Workflow Manager, you ensure that large, multi-disciplinary IT teams deliver consistent, high-quality services while meeting cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements. Your leadership directly impacts workforce stability, operational readiness, and the FAA's ability to modernize critical systems without disruption.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. 
• 16 years of experience managing large, distributed IT teams (100+ personnel).
• Demonstrated success delivering IT programs in federal environments.
• Strong understanding of IT service delivery models, operational governance, and performance management.
• Experience supporting contract execution, workforce planning and compliance reporting.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies using structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and external customers.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews, validation activities, and post-implementation assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL Managing Professional, or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation or transportation programs.
• Familiarity with NextGen, large-scale modernization, or safety-critical systems.
• Background in change management, organizational transformation, or program turnarounds.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME