Peraton · 2 weeks ago
Automation Workstream Product Owner
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Automation Workstream Product Owner to lead the vision, backlog, and execution of automation initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration, ensuring automation requirements are well-defined and delivered.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and manage the product backlog for FAA automation workstreams, ensuring priorities are aligned with program objectives
Define, refine, and prioritize requirements for automation across infrastructure, testing, and operations
Partner with leadership, engineers, and subcontractors to translate technical needs into actionable backlog items
Ensure automation solutions comply with federal standards, and cybersecurity requirements (NIST RMF, Zero Trust)
Collaborate with systems architects and engineers to integrate automation into DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native environments
Monitor progress of automation initiatives, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery
Conduct stakeholder workshops, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint planning activities
Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps in automation delivery and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them
Prepare and deliver status updates, metrics, and recommendations for leadership and program management reviews
Stay informed of emerging automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to guide modernization efforts
Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and resiliency of FAA systems by embedding automation into infrastructure, testing, and operations workflows
Develop and manage metrics dashboards to measure automation performance and adoption
Define and managing automation requirements for mission-critical or safety-critical systems
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years experience; or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience
Experience in product ownership or automation delivery roles
Demonstrated experience with automation frameworks, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipeline integration
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their automation capabilities
Strong knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust)
Strong background in risk management and compliance audits
Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks and monitoring integrations
Preferred
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience
Certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, AWS Solutions Architect, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or other federal modernization programs
Familiarity with FAA NextGen programs and automation dependencies in aviation infrastructure
Background in AI/ML-driven automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent orchestration
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors for automation delivery
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder engagement
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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