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Peraton · 23 hours ago

Deployment Specialist SME

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Deployment Specialist SME to develop and manage deployment strategies, ensuring the seamless rollout of FAA modernization initiatives while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and hands-on expert, guiding teams to successfully integrate new capabilities into the National Airspace System (NAS)

Lead the development of enterprise-level deployment strategies, roadmaps, and cutover plans

Oversee system rollout, installation, and configuration activities across FAA sites

Conduct site readiness assessments and validate facility, infrastructure, and operational preparedness

Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to coordinate deployment schedules and minimize risks

Ensure deployment processes comply with FAA standards, safety protocols, and federal requirements

Provide technical leadership for transition, rollback, and contingency planning

Monitor and track deployment progress, producing status reports, KPIs, and risk assessments

Support training and knowledge transfer activities for FAA staff during deployments

Serve as a primary escalation point for deployment-related issues, troubleshooting, and resolution

Manage deployment risks, dependencies, and contingency planning

Document and maintain deployment procedures, lessons learned, and process improvements

Qualification

Deployment strategiesSystem integrationInfrastructure knowledgeDeployment management toolsFederal compliance frameworksProject trackingRisk managementTraining supportTechnical leadershipCollaboration

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 or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience

Experience in deployment, rollout, or system integration, with at least 5 years in a senior or SME-level role

Proven success leading complex, multi-site deployments in mission-critical environments

Strong knowledge of deployment frameworks, methodologies, and best practices

Experience with infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT systems

Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP)

Proficiency in deployment management tools, ticketing systems, and project tracking platforms