Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Reston, VA

Technical Project Manager
Job Locations
US-VA-Herndon | US-MD-Bowie
Requisition ID
2026-167617
Position Category
Project Management
Clearance
Public Trust
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.

Technical Project Manager

Location: Herndon, VA or Bowie, MD

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a dynamic and technically focused Technical Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. In this role you will lead backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and agile execution to ensure program alignment. Whether you're supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs, your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe, efficient airspace operations every day. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled at translating technical information for non-technical stakeholders.

In this position, you will:

Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, aligning project goals and expectations.

• Track and document project phases, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.

• Coordinate equipment deliveries, vendor installations, and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI).

• Validate installation completion, new system cutover, and successful CAI with vendors.

• Oversee vendors and contractors to align delivery and installation schedules.

• Coordinate handoff and disposition activities for legacy equipment.

• Maintain administrative documentation, including meeting minutes, change logs, RFI processes, and technical status reports.

• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation or contingency plans.

Why This Role Matters

The NAS is one of the world's most sophisticated and high-stakes infrastructures. Your leadership will enable the organization to adapt quickly to change, deliver incremental value, and maintain alignment with strategic objectives, ultimately impacting customers, operations, and mission readiness.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, acting as a translator between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in project control, including scheduling, tracking milestones (Gantt charts), and monitoring budgets.
• Strong administrative and documentation skills, including meeting notes, change logs, RFIs, and status reporting.
• Analytical problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with or for the FAA, DOT, or state aviation authorities.
• Prior experience supporting FAA NextGen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation strategy programs.

• Experience in coordinating technical system installations and equipment cutovers.

• Familiarity with Contractor Acceptance Inspections and legacy system disposition.

• Proficiency with project management software and reporting tools.

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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
$112,000 - $179,000. 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.