TFDM Adaptation Specialist

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Adaptation Specialist - SME to support the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. The role focuses on configuring TFDM capabilities for deployment at FAA terminal facilities, translating local requirements into site-specific configurations, and working closely with ATC, Technical Operations, and engineering teams.

This on-site position is based in Herndon, VA, with travel up to 25% to FAA facilities and integration laboratories.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in aviation systems, air traffic operations, systems engineering, or related domains.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements and configurations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TFDM adaptation activities for assigned terminal facilities.
• Support FAA TFDM program activities with engineering teams and operational facilities.
• Create, maintain, and verify facility-specific TFDM configurations (gate/stand layouts, routing, rules, parameters).
• Translate local operational requirements into site-specific adaptations and configurations.
• Maintain adaptation documentation, decision records, and version histories.
• Participate in System Integration Testing (SIT), Joint Site Acceptance Testing (JSAT), and OT&E activities.
• Ensure adaptations align with enterprise architecture and program standards.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to site personnel and FAA stakeholders.

Skills

Aviation systems

Air traffic operations

Systems engineering

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associates degree

HS diploma

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Geospatial tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Peraton seeks an Adaptation Specialist - SME to support the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. The role focuses on configuring TFDM capabilities for deployment at FAA terminal facilities, translating local requirements into site-specific configurations, and working closely with ATC, Technical Operations, and engineering teams.

This on-site position is based in Herndon, VA, with travel up to 25% to FAA facilities and integration laboratories.