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Senior Technical Project Manager - Surveillance

Peraton

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Public Trust
$146,000 - $234,000
Unspecified
Management
Bethesda, MD (On-Site/Office)

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton

At Peraton, we advance the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's cutting-edge Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, we deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, connected, and modern.

We're looking for innovative, mission-driven professionals who thrive in high-impact environments and want to make a real difference in air traffic management. This is your chance to work on one of the world's most critical transportation infrastructures, collaborating with experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you don't just support the mission-you define it.

The Role: Senior Technical Project Manager - Surveillance

During training and orientation this role will be based in Chantilly and then transition to Bethesda, MD.

As a Senior Technical Project Manager on our Surveillance team, you will:
  • Lead technical delivery across Surveillance and supporting workstreams, aligning engineering, integration, testing, and deployment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Decompose complex requirements into actionable work packages.
  • Manage technical dependencies and resolve cross-domain integration risks.
  • Ensure mission success by driving collaboration across teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
What We're Looking For:
  • Professionals passionate about aviation, technology, and systems modernization.
  • Leaders who excel at navigating complex projects and motivating cross-functional teams.
  • Problem solvers who thrive when tackling challenging technical and integration issues.
Why Peraton?
  • Work on projects that directly impact national safety and security.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts across engineering, data science, and systems integration.
  • Be part of a culture that values innovation, initiative, and mission impact.
If you're ready to advance your career while shaping the future of U.S. air travel, Peraton is the place for you.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • 12 years of experience in project management or technical program leadership.
  • BS/BA Degree or 10 years' experience with MBA/MS
  • Experienced in radar modernization, FAA NAS systems, ATC integration, configuration control, vendor management, and technical leadership.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, and performance tracking.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies using structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and external customers.
  • Hands-on experience with risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution in technical project environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules and budgets.
  • Ability to conduct technical reviews, validation activities, and post-implementation assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
  • Experience supporting FAA NextGen, air traffic management systems, or federal technology modernization efforts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management, or a related field.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP certification.
  • Background working in high-availability, safety-critical, or regulated environments (e.g., aviation, defense, transportation, or critical infrastructure).
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
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Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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