Aviation & Transportation Portfolio Leader - P&L & Growth

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Operating Unit Leader for Aviation & Transportation in Reston, VA. This executive role entails owning the P&L for a multi-program portfolio spanning DOT and FAA initiatives, delivering IT infrastructure, cloud, and cyber solutions at scale.

You will set financial forecasts, shape staffing plans, and drive growth through recompetes and new business captures, while maintaining strong executive relationships with DOT agencies and program leadership.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of professional experience; may include management roles.
• Minimum 8 years of Program Management experience with financial oversight and reporting.
• Minimum 10 years in the DOT/FAA client space with in-depth knowledge of mission, acquisition environment, and IT ecosystem.
• Strong business and technical acumen in programs delivering managed IT infrastructure services and agile development.
• Exceptional P&L management and program turnaround skills; ability to analyze complex environments.
• Proven experience supporting and growing high-performing contracts.
• Commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L for the Aviation & Transportation portfolio with revenue, margin, and bookings oversight.
• Set monthly cadence for program reviews, forecasting, staffing, and risk management.
• Serve as senior executive relationship with DOT/operating administrations; engage CIOs and contracting officers.
• Lead program managers, delivery directors, and functional leads across IT infrastructure, Agile/SAFe, cloud, cyber, and O&M.
• Partner with FedCiv BD and solutioning to grow the portfolio and manage recompetes.
• Own workforce strategy: hiring plans, retention, leadership bench, and critical-skill pipelines.
• Drive delivery excellence: EVM discipline, subcontractor performance, and compliance posture.
• Represent portfolio in sector reviews and with Finance, HR, Contracts, and Security.

Skills

P&L management

Program management

Financial oversight

Delivery optimization

Innovation

DOT/FAA domain

Client relationships

Leadership

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Operating Unit Leader for Aviation & Transportation in Reston, VA. This executive role entails owning the P&L for a multi-program portfolio spanning DOT and FAA initiatives, delivering IT infrastructure, cloud, and cyber solutions at scale.

You will set financial forecasts, shape staffing plans, and drive growth through recompetes and new business captures, while maintaining strong executive relationships with DOT agencies and program leadership.