Program Analyst III Manager

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is advancing the safety and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) under the FAA’s BNATCS contract. We seek a senior program analyst/technical coordinator to bridge field teams, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring timely deployments, training, and handoffs.

The role emphasizes coordination, milestone tracking, and documentation in a fast-paced environment, with significant travel and remote collaboration across experts.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in program analysis or project coordination, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Experience with field installations or system deployments on technical projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with air traffic control or safety of flight operations a plus.
• Proficiency in coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Project Managers with project coordination and operational execution.
• Coordinate and track system installation schedules between field teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Schedule and support new system user training activities.
• Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee vendor and contractor activities to align with deployment timelines.
• Coordinate handoff and disposition of legacy equipment after activation.

Skills

Leadership

Citizenship

Clearance

Field deployments

Project coordination

Aviation domain

Milestone tracking

IT/workflows

Vendor coordination

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• US Citizenship
• Candidatewill need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance
• Experience supportingtechnical projectsinvolving field installations or system deployments
• Strong background inproject coordination and administrative support
• Experience with air traffic control and or safety of flight operations
• Experience tracking technical project milestones and deliverables
• Familiarity with IT, engineering, telecom, or system deployment workflows
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams
• Proficiency with project management tools such as:
• MS Project
• Jira
• Smartsheet (or similar tools)

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable updates
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Effective stakeholder coordination and customer-facing communication

Work Environment

• Supports field-based technical deployments and system rollouts
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment
• High coordination across technical, vendor, and customer teams
• Position requires 50% or more travel in support of the mission

This role is ideal for a senior-level coordinator who understands how technical field work, vendor installations, and customer deliverables connect — and who ensures nothing falls through the cracks during system deployment and transition.

About The Role

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking aProgram Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinatorto support Technical Project Manager and serve as the critical link between field technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This role oversees the administrative and operational coordination required to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into operational use.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments and excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are completed accurately and on time.

This position is remote with 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Technical Project Managers withproject coordination and operational execution
• Act as the liaison between:
• Field technical teams
• Vendors and contractors
• Program stakeholders and customers
• Coordinate and tracksystem installation schedules
• Schedule and supportnew system user training activities
• Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables
• Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion

Installation & Deployment Oversight

• Coordinateequipment deliveriesand vendor installation schedules
• Oversee vendor and contractor activities to ensure alignment with deployment timelines
• Validate:
• Installation completion
• System cutover activities
• SuccessfulContractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)
• Track and confirm readiness for operational handoff

Transition & Disposition

• Coordinate handoff anddisposition of legacy equipmentfollowing new system activation

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain schedules, milestones, and task tracking across field activities
• Track requirements and deliverable completion
• Supportbudget tracking and cost awareness
• Maintain documentation for project phases and deployment activities
• Track risks, issues, and mitigation actions
• Provide regular status reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders

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