Technical Project Manager - Senior

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary efforts across Surveillance and Radar Systems for FAA NAS modernization initiatives. You will guide planning, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and execution to ensure program objectives are achieved.

You will collaborate with system vendors, FAA facilities, engineering teams, and leadership to maintain alignment and deliver mission value, driving risk management and continuous improvement in a mission-critical

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate’s with 10 years, or HS diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project leadership experience supporting Surveillance and/or Radar Systems, including surface surveillance, sensor data feeds, multi-sensor fusion, primary/secondary radar, SSR, ASR, or similar systems.
• FAA Technical Operations (TechOps) experience required, with demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting mission-critical NAS systems.
• Direct experience with FAA Technical Services Operations Group (TSOG) or as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) supporting NAS infrastructure.
• Hands‑on technical experience with airport surface surveillance/radar systems, including architecture, hardware, software, system interfaces, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Experience coordinating site and facility activities, including installation, modification, system acceptance, and field deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in dynamic, mission‑critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of multidisciplinary workstreams supporting Surveillance and Radar Systems and related engineering activities.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure work remains aligned with program objectives, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and motivate high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture focused on mission success.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate priorities, and provide clear and timely program updates.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, and delivery metrics to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, system vendors, developers, FAA facilities, engineering teams, and leadership to maintain alignment and deliver mission value.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, status reports, action items, and program documentation to provide visibility and support informed decision-making.
• Identify emerging challenges and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and help teams navigate complex technical and organizational issues.
• Support change management and communications to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies, processes, and tools.
• Promote effective cross‑functional collaboration while ensuring deliverables meet program, technical, quality, and mission requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

NAS systems experience

Regulatory awareness

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Job description

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate’s with 10 years, or HS diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project leadership experience supporting Surveillance and/or Radar Systems, including surface surveillance, sensor data feeds, multi-sensor fusion, primary/secondary radar, SSR, ASR, or similar systems.
• FAA Technical Operations (TechOps) experience required, with demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting mission-critical NAS systems.
• Direct experience with FAA Technical Services Operations Group (TSOG) or as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) supporting NAS infrastructure.
• Hands‑on technical experience with airport surface surveillance/radar systems, including architecture, hardware, software, system interfaces, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Experience coordinating site and facility activities, including installation, modification, system acceptance, and field deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in dynamic, mission‑critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA TechOps, TSOG, or ATSS experience, with SMR/ASDE experience highly desirable.
• Experience supporting FAA NextGen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation programs.
• Experience managing federal modernization programs or large‑scale enterprise initiatives.
• Familiarity with FAA standards, facility directives, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of risk management, budgeting, and program governance.

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.

Project Manager – Surveillance & Radar Systems

Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety, efficiency, and integrity of U.S. air travel. At Peraton, we partner with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support and modernize the systems that keep the National Airspace System (NAS) operating safely and efficiently.

Peraton is seeking dynamic, technically focused Project Managers to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. In this role, you will provide leadership across critical Surveillance and Radar Systems initiatives, guiding planning, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and execution to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Whether you are leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating safety and validation activities, or supporting major FAA modernization initiatives, your work will have a direct impact on the systems relied upon by millions of passengers, aviation professionals, and communities every day.

This is an opportunity to bring your project leadership expertise to a mission where the work you do truly matters.

Work Location

• Preferred location: Herndon, VA
• Work arrangement: Primarily on-site; remote work options may be considered based on candidate qualifications and program requirements.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the planning and execution of multidisciplinary workstreams supporting Surveillance and Radar Systems and related engineering activities.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure work remains aligned with program objectives, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and motivate high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture focused on mission success.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate priorities, and provide clear and timely program updates.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, and delivery metrics to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, system vendors, developers, FAA facilities, engineering teams, and leadership to maintain alignment and deliver mission value.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, status reports, action items, and program documentation to provide visibility and support informed decision-making.
• Identify emerging challenges and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and help teams navigate complex technical and organizational issues.
• Support change management and communications to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies, processes, and tools.
• Promote effective cross‑functional collaboration while ensuring deliverables meet program, technical, quality, and mission requirements.

Why This Role Matters

The National Airspace System is one of the world’s most sophisticated and mission‑critical infrastructures, and the systems supporting it must perform reliably every day.

As a Project Manager supporting Surveillance and Radar Systems, you will help lead the people, processes, and technology behind critical aviation capabilities. Your leadership will help teams respond to evolving requirements, manage complex initiatives, reduce risk, and deliver solutions that strengthen the safety, efficiency, and readiness of the nation's airspace.

At Peraton, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape the future of air traffic management.