Peraton · 6 hours ago
Technical Program / Project Manager
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex engineering and technology initiatives supporting the Federal Aviation Administration, focusing on project execution, technical leadership, and risk management.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of sophisticated network, infrastructure, and software projects—from concept through deployment
Translate complex engineering requirements into executable plans, schedules, and budgets using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Align technical delivery with long-term FAA modernization goals and program priorities
Support requirements analysis, system testing, readiness reviews, and operational transitions
Champion continuous improvement, bringing structure, consistency, and efficiency to complex engineering efforts
Drive projects to successful completion while meeting FAA standards, cost targets, and delivery commitments
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams spanning software, hardware, networking, RAN, and systems integration
Partner closely with vendors, engineers, and program leaders to ensure seamless execution across all technical domains
Provide clear, confident briefings and milestone updates to FAA and senior program stakeholders
Anticipate and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges—especially within network and infrastructure deployments
Ensure issues are identified early and addressed decisively to protect mission outcomes
Serve as the primary bridge between technical teams, program management, and FAA leadership
Maintain transparent communication and strong relationships that enable informed decisions and sustained confidence
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
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
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems
Experience supporting FAA NextGen, air traffic management systems, or federal technology modernization efforts
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
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
Benefits
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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