Applications Product Lead (CAD Systems)

Peraton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Applications Product Lead with expertise in Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems to serve as the primary liaison between customer business users and the technical team. You will drive elicitation, analysis, documentation, and implementation of requirements for CAD system enhancements and maintenance.

Local candidates with strong business analysis skills and CAD expertise are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in product management, business analysis, or related field.
• Experience with CAD systems or public safety applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies in mission-critical environments.
• Willingness to work on-site in NYC area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to gather and document CAD requirements.
• Analyze requirements to ensure alignment with public safety objectives.
• Create and maintain requirement specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Coordinate with developers and testers to implement changes.
• Lead user acceptance testing and develop training materials.
• Provide insights to optimize CAD functionality and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Stay informed on CAD trends and best practices.

Skills

Product management

Business analysis

CAD systems

Public safety applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Master's degree

High School diploma

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Applications Product Lead with expertise in Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems to support the customer. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between customer business users and the technical team, driving the elicitation, analysis, documentation, and implementation of requirements for CAD system enhancements and maintenance. Local candidates with strong business analysis skills and CAD expertise are highly preferred.

Location

Brooklyn, New York, NY (Local candidates only)

Job Type

Full-Time - Hybrid

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customer's business users and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for the CAD system.
• Perform detailed requirements analysis to ensure alignment with customer's operational needs and public safety objectives.
• Document and maintain comprehensive requirement specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Track and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring traceability and clarity.
• Propose and design solutions to address business needs, balancing usability, performance, and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate with developers, testers, and other technical team members to ensure requirements are accurately translated into system changes or enhancements.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), including developing test scenarios, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring solutions meet customer's expectations.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for users to support the adoption of system changes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to optimize CAD system functionality.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Stay informed on CAD system trends, public safety requirements, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related field,
• Experience working on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems or public safety applications
• In-depth knowledge of CAD systems, preferably within emergency services or public safety environments
• Demonstrated experience in gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and functional requirements
• Proven ability to coordinate with developers, testers, and end users to implement, validate, and refine application changes
• Must be based in the New York City area and available for on-site work as needed by the customer
• Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or other requirements management platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies in high-paced, mission-critical environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, business users, and senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CBAP, Agile, or Scrum
• Understanding of public safety operations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with New York City government agencies or public sector clients
• Exposure to change management practices or delivering end-user training for critical software systems
• Background in user interface design or conducting usability testing for CAD or other operational applications

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.