Alaska Aviation Workstream Deputy PM

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Alaska Workstream Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting FAA BNATCS. You will assist the Workstream Lead, coordinate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership to translate Alaska-specific requirements into deliverables.

You will oversee program execution, schedules, risk, and performance metrics, while interacting with government counterparts and subcontractors to ensure on-time, quality results for Alaska operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience, or Masters with 10 years, or HS diploma with 16 years experience.
• Product ownership, systems engineering, or aviation program management experience.
• Strong background in aviation systems, infrastructure, or communications technologies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with experience briefing executives.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary deputy and delegated authority to the Workstream Lead for day-to-day program execution and internal coordination.
• Support execution of all contract functions, including program execution, quality, safety, security, risk, cost, schedule, subcontractor oversight, and workforce management.
• Maintain situational awareness of NEEDS Package performance, risks, milestones, staffing, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with Government counterparts, partner organizations, subcontractors, and internal teams to support delivery of engineering, sustainment, cybersecurity, logistics, and facilities services.
• Support project planning and control activities, including billing and invoicing to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of multiple report deliverables, including regular status reports, progress reports, KPIs, and value delivery metrics to FAA leadership, ensuring accuracy of reporting. Lead the development of quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and ad hoc internal data calls.
• Participate in recurring Government status meetings.
• Collaborate with FAA leaders, local operators, and technical experts to help define priorities and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Support the deployment of infrastructure, communications, surveillance, and navigation solutions specific to Alaska.
• Ensure personnel compliance with Government policies, security directives, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate staffing activities including onboarding, training, certification tracking, and personnel scheduling.
• Support subcontractor performance oversight and coordination.
• Lead internal action tracking, maintain documentation baselines, and support process improvement efforts.

Skills

Product ownership

Systems engineering

Aviation program management

Executive briefing

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Masters degree + 10 years experience

Associate’s degree + 14 years experience

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years experience

Systems Engineering / Aviation Management / Business Administration degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Alaska Workstream Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting FAA BNATCS. You will assist the Workstream Lead, coordinate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership to translate Alaska-specific requirements into deliverables.

You will oversee program execution, schedules, risk, and performance metrics, while interacting with government counterparts and subcontractors to ensure on-time, quality results for Alaska operations.