Senior TFDM Adaptation & Configuration Specialist

Peraton; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Adaptation Specialist to configure TFDM capabilities for FAA terminal facilities and support deployments nationwide. This on-site role, primarily in Herndon, VA with an alternate site in Atlantic City, NJ, requires translating operational requirements into site-specific configurations and coordinating with ATC and engineering teams.

You will participate in SIT/JSAT/OT&E, ensure alignment with standards, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years’ relevant experience or Masters degree with 6 years experience or Associates degree with 10 years of experience or HS diploma with 12 years experience.
• Experience or knowledge in aviation systems, air traffic operations, systems engineering, systems integration, software/system configuration, testing, or data analysis.
• Ability to analyze operational requirements and translate them into technical requirements, data elements, or system configurations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TFDM adaptation activities for assigned terminal facilities.
• Support FAA TFDM program activities with engineering teams, integration environments, and operational facilities.
• Create, maintain, and verify facility-specific TFDM configurations, including layouts and system parameters.
• Translate local requirements and ATC procedures into site adaptations.
• Use configuration management tools to develop and maintain site baselines.
• Support site readiness, dry runs, and readiness reviews for deployments.
• Participate in SIT, JSAT, and OT&E activities.
• Verify adaptations align with enterprise architecture and program standards.
• Investigate issues and support root-cause analysis with engineering teams.
• Maintain adaptation documentation and version histories.
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to site personnel and FAA stakeholders.

Job description

Peraton seeks a Senior Adaptation Specialist to configure TFDM capabilities for FAA terminal facilities and support deployments nationwide. This on-site role, primarily in Herndon, VA with an alternate site in Atlantic City, NJ, requires translating operational requirements into site-specific configurations and coordinating with ATC and engineering teams.

You will participate in SIT/JSAT/OT&E, ensure alignment with standards, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Travel up to 25% is expected.