Peraton · 2 hours ago
Technical Project Management, Senior Manager
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that advances the safety and modernization of the National Airspace System. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee engineering and technology-focused projects for the FAA, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project deliverables align with FAA standards.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical and engineering projects supporting FAA operations
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and performance baselines
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, program management, and FAA stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, network, and systems engineering teams
Manage project scope, deliverables, and timelines using structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Prepare and present status updates, technical briefings, and milestone reports to FAA leadership
Identify, document, and mitigate technical and operational risks to ensure project success
Ensure all project activities comply with FAA AMS, FAR, and internal quality standards
Oversee configuration management, change control, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Support vendor coordination, contract tracking, and technical deliverable verification
Facilitate requirements analysis, test planning, and readiness reviews for new or modified systems
Drive continuous improvement, promoting process standardization and efficiency across engineering projects
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated success managing technical, engineering, or IT infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, and performance tracking
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or other project management tools
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and earned value tracking
Understanding of contractual management, including vendor deliverables and statement-of-work alignment
Experience developing and maintaining risk registers, mitigation plans, and performance dashboards
Ability to conduct technical reviews, validation activities, and post-implementation assessments
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on metrics, outcomes, and quality assurance
Preferred
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems
Degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), or Systems Engineering
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP certification
Professional certifications such as CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or ITIL Foundations
Experience supporting FAA NextGen, air traffic management systems, or federal technology modernization efforts
Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps environments supporting engineering or IT integration programs
Experience with cost estimation, contract oversight, and resource allocation
Background in cybersecurity compliance, infrastructure modernization, or safety-critical systems
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
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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