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Data Management Advisor

Peraton

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Herndon, VA
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$112,000 - $179,000

Job Description

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.

About The Role

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 an experienced and strategic Data Management Advisor to support the the BNATC Program, overseeing data management and program execution across 53 sites nationwide.

This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, regulatory alignment, data integrity, and superior client engagement within a complex federal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, and the ability to lead data-driven decision-making while strengthening client relationships.

Location: This is an on-site position in Herndon, VA.

Program & Data Management Leadership
Lead data management efforts supporting operations. Track and monitor all program and vendor deliverables, ensuring compliance with FAA requirements and contractual obligations. Provide accurate data input, integration, and reporting to support executive visibility, performance tracking, and decision-making.

Develop and implement mechanisms for monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and enabling proactive intervention. Ensure high standards of data integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational transparency.

Operational Oversight & Execution
Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the primary liaison between project management, planning teams, line management, vendors, and FAA stakeholders. Review project status, manage schedules, oversee deliverables, and prepare comprehensive status reports.

Assess project challenges and develop effective resolutions to meet productivity, quality, compliance, and client satisfaction objectives. Ensure projects are delivered on time or ahead of schedule, within budget, and aligned with FAA expectations and performance standards.

Client Engagement & Business Growth
Develop and maintain strong relationships with FAA stakeholders, partners, and internal leadership. Build a deep understanding of client mission priorities and position yourself as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

Support business initiatives and growth efforts within the BNATC Program, identifying opportunities beyond the current scope of work. Participate in relevant pre-sales activities, project qualification, requirements analysis, presentations, and proposal development. Communicate program performance metrics and business results to both client and corporate leadership.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

Maintain P&L and revenue responsibility for assigned program areas as determined by leadership. Evaluate and assess new project opportunities based on scope, complexity, timeline, and participation level.

Participate in direct customer support as needed and engage in consultative discussions regarding project planning, services, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a High School diploma or equivelant and 12 years of experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management, data management, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, large-scale, multi-site federal programs, including oversight of vendor deliverables and performance
  • Proven experience developing and executing data management strategies, including data governance, integration, and reporting
  • Hands-on experience with dashboard development and data visualization tools to support performance tracking and executive decision-making
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong, executive-level client relationships within a federal or highly regulated environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering data-driven outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
  • PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or similar program/project management certification
  • Experience supporting FAA programs or working within the National Airspace System (NAS) environment
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale, geographically dispersed programs (50+ sites) within a federal or regulated environment
  • Advanced experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to drive executive-level insights
  • Strong familiarity with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)
  • Experience establishing or optimizing data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and reporting automation
  • Experience supporting business development activities, including capture support, proposal writing, and client presentations
  • Strong understanding of vendor management, subcontractor oversight, and performance tracking
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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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 Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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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Job Category
IT - Data Science
Clearance Level
Public Trust
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Peraton