Quality Director, BNATCS Program Lead

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Quality Director to lead the quality management system for the FAA BNATCS program, ensuring processes and deliverables meet strict quality standards while avoiding disruptions to the National Airspace System.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partner with program leadership and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement across Quality Assurance, governance, and KPIs to support mission-critical aviation initiatives.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 16+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality frameworks and best practices.
• Experience implementing an ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined organizations through managers.
• Decisions guided by program strategy and priorities.
• Knowledge of quality-management principles, QA, QC, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Experience establishing quality policies, governance, metrics, KPIs, gates, and performance standards.
• Experience presenting quality metrics to senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the quality management system (QMS) to ensure product and service excellence.
• Serve as a member of the program's leadership team.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on QMS activities.
• Lead a high-performing team across BNATCS program quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Tools

ISO 9001:2015 QMS

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Quality Director to lead the quality management system for the FAA BNATCS program, ensuring processes and deliverables meet strict quality standards while avoiding disruptions to the National Airspace System.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partner with program leadership and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement across Quality Assurance, governance, and KPIs to support mission-critical aviation initiatives.