Remote Automation Program Director — Federal IT (P&L)

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Automation Program Manager to lead a large-scale FAA NAS modernization program. You will direct a 100+ person IT team across cybersecurity, network engineering, and cloud disciplines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and contractual requirements.

The role requires strong financial acumen, governance discipline, and stakeholder engagement with senior leadership. Remote work within the contiguous United States is supported.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the U.S. required.
• Active FAA Public Trust clearance required.
• Experience leading 100+ person federal IT programs.
• Proven success delivering programs with $100M+ annual budgets.
• Experience managing P&L for large federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional workstreams across 100+ IT professionals.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable program plans.
• Oversee NEEDS Package activities from planning to execution.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality, and performance to contractual objectives.
• Develop trusted relationships with FAA and Peraton leadership.

Skills

Program leadership

P&L management

Federal IT experience

Budget forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Automation Program Manager to lead a large-scale FAA NAS modernization program. You will direct a 100+ person IT team across cybersecurity, network engineering, and cloud disciplines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and contractual requirements.

The role requires strong financial acumen, governance discipline, and stakeholder engagement with senior leadership. Remote work within the contiguous United States is supported.