Solutions Director/Program Governance Director

Peraton; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a seasoned Solutions Director/Program Governance Director to lead the FAA BNATCS program. This Senior Director role reports to the Sector President and drives cross-functional alignment across engineering, safety, quality, and acquisition teams.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in large government programs, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage risk and deliver complex artifacts on schedule.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in program or project management on large government programs.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site programs across a geographic footprint.
• Collaborative leadership with decision-making and delivery coaching.
• Familiarity with FAA systems, NAS or high-availability safety-critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end program delivery aligned with AMS and federal standards.
• Coordinate BNATCS Architecture, CTO and Quality Assurance functions.
• Lead cross-functional portfolio and deliverables across multiple teams.
• Drive risk, issue and opportunity management with mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D requirements.
• Support executive communications, program reviews and senior inquiries.
• Lead continuous improvement across a large, distributed workforce.
• Uphold culture of safety, transparency, technical excellence, and execution.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

FAA/NAS familiarity

Quality management

Public Trust clearance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling tools

PM/AMS systems awareness

ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon | US-MD-Bowie

Responsibilities

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.

We are seeking a seasoned Solutions Director/Program Governance Director to lead the successful delivery of the FAA's next-generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) modernization program-a transformational, multiyear initiative to enhance the safety, efficiency, and resilience of the National Airspace System (NAS). This role will be a Senior Director reporting directly to the Sector President for the FAA BNATCS contract.

The Solutions Director/Program Governance Director is responsible for helping to translate high-level program strategy into actionable plans, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and maintaining operational rigor across engineering, safety, quality, acquisition, subcontract program management, and organizational change management (OCM). This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader with deep experience managing large-scale technical programs and the ability to establish quality, cost, and schedule performance in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Work Location

This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

In this position, you will:

The Solutions Director/Program Governance Director helps oversee execution across all phases of program delivery-from requirements validation, systems engineering, and deliverable management as a partner to the program delivery organization in alignment with FAA acquisition management systems (AMS) and federal program standards.

• Coordinates the delivery of services from the BNATCS Architecture and Systems Engineering, Chief Technology Office and Quality Assurance functions.
• Responsible for coordination of activities across the BNATCS Portfolio team of NAS staff, Sector Functional Support, Safety, BNATCS Fusion Cell, and Organizational Effectiveness teams in the delivery of the Enterprise NEEDS package
• Manages the process for receiving and responding to FAA NEEDS packages
• Provides day-to-day leadership and integration a multi-disciplinary workforce
• Drives risk, issue, and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation planning, and escalation of programmatic, technical, safety, and operational risks
• Ensures rigorous compliance with corporate, customer, and program-level policy, procedures, and regulations to include ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, as applicable
• Supports the Sector in customer engagement and executive communications, including program reviews, milestone briefings, and response to senior-level inquiries
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiencies in processes, tools, and organizational structure across a large, geographically distributed workforce
• Acts as a key steward of program culture, reinforcing values of safety, transparency, technical excellence, and disciplined execution

Qualifications

Required Experience

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 18 years of experience in program or project management or quality assurance within large government programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex integration, multidisciplinary teams and matrixed organizations across a large geographic footprint
• Experience working with complex contract types, incentive and award fee structures, and secure supply chain best practices
• Ability to work across multiple Domain areas seamlessly
• Collaborative leadership style that builds trust with quick, effective decision making
• Familiarity with enterprise delivery tools and experience coordinating timely delivery of program artifacts, resolving blockers and conflicts, and coaching/ managing delivery teams against performance metrics
• Familiarity with FAA systems, airspace programs, or other high-availability, safety-critical systems in some capacity
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of compliance at both the corporate and government level
• Ability to communicate across sector and functional domains

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or National Airspace System (NAS)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation Management, or similar field, Master's Degree preferred
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and risk management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential, Program Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP), or equivalent management certification
• Demonstrated Quality, Reliability or Safety systems development/execution; FAA experience in these disciplines preferred

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.