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As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected.\nWe’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.\nAt Peraton, you won’t just support the mission-you’ll help define it.\nLocation: This position is onsite in Herndon, VA.\nProgram Overview:\nThe Flow Management Data & Services (FMDS) is a next-generation FAA program designed to replace the Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) through Release 16 and beyond. FMDS provides a streamlined, modernized experience for the full array of FAA internal and external users, establishing a common model of National Airspace System (NAS) operations and a foundation to achieve future FAA goals.\nFMDS core functions include:\n**Manage Data** - Ingests and processes external data sources including flight, weather, aeronautical, Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), and space data to create a common operational model of the NAS. Supports derivation of additional data (e.g., modeled trajectories, weather analysis) and provision of data to FMDS services and external automation.\n**Assess NAS State** - Evaluates current and projected NAS conditions, enabling Traffic Managers to identify near- and long-term problems and determine whether mitigating actions are required.\n**Conduct Traffic Flow Management** - Provides tools to Traffic Managers for maintaining the flow of air traffic by defining Flow Evaluation/Constraint Areas (FxAs), conducting Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) to balance demand and capacity, and logging NAS events.\n**Conduct Post-Event Analysis** - Leverages historical data to improve trajectory and demand algorithms, support replay capabilities, and generate reports of past NAS operations.\n**Manage Display** - Manages user interface display and configuration settings; supports workstation screen capture for post-event analysis and training.\n**Maintain Operations** - Records and archives operational data, maintains FMDS adaptation, monitors and controls the operational system, analyzes system performance, manages user access and identities, and supports test and training activities.\nIn This Role, You Will:\nLead the planning and execution of multidisciplinary workstreams supporting the FMDS program, including data management, NAS state assessment, traffic flow management, and system operations functions.\nEstablish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure work remains aligned with FMDS program objectives, release schedules, and stakeholder expectations.\nLead and motivate high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture focused on mission success.\nEngage with FAA stakeholders - including Traffic Managers, system operators, and leadership - to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate priorities, and deliver timely program updates.\nMonitor program performance, delivery schedules, and metrics across FMDS functional areas to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive continuous improvement.\nCollaborate with product owners, system vendors, developers, FAA facilities, engineering teams, and leadership to maintain alignment and deliver mission value across FMDS releases.\nDevelop and maintain roadmaps, status reports, action items, and program documentation to provide visibility and support informed decision-making.\nIdentify emerging challenges and opportunities across FMDS capabilities (e.g., CDM integration, trajectory modeling, TMI tooling), develop mitigation strategies, and help teams navigate complex technical and organizational issues.\nSupport change management and communications to facilitate the successful adoption of FMDS capabilities as they replace legacy TFMS functionality through R16 and beyond.\nPromote effective cross-functional collaboration while ensuring deliverables meet program, technical, quality, and mission requirements.\nWhy This Role Matters:\nThe Flow Management Data & Services (FMDS) represents one of the FAA's most significant modernization investments - replacing the foundational traffic flow management infrastructure that underpins safe and efficient movement of aircraft across the National Airspace System.\nAs a Project Manager supporting FMDS, you will help lead the people, processes, and technology enabling this critical transition. Your leadership will help teams manage complex multi-release delivery, integrate new data streams, support Traffic Manager operations, and build the foundation for the FAA's next generation of airspace management capabilities.\nAt Peraton, you won't just manage projects - you'll help shape the future of air traffic management.\n#BNATCS\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance. \n10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.\nProven project leadership experience managing complex, mission-critical technology programs in large enterprise or federal environments.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.\nDemonstrated ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in dynamic, mission-critical environments.\nExperience coordinating site and facility activities, including system acceptance, deployment, and field operations.\nExperience with risk management, budgeting, and program governance.\nExperience managing program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis in a government contracting environment.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain program governance frameworks, including reporting cadences, performance metrics, and executive-level dashboards.\nDemonstrated experience in supporting a QMS and audit compliance for ISO 9001:2015\nDemonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage organizational change and make recommendations to customer stakeholders on organizational improvements to obtain project objectives.\nProven ability to identify and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency across program delivery functions.\nProficiency in resource planning and workforce management, including staffing models, onboarding coordination, and subcontractor oversight.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with FAA Traffic Flow Management (TFM) systems, including TFMS, FMDS, or related NAS automation platforms.\nTechnical Operations (TechOps) experience, with demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting mission-critical systems.\nFamiliarity with NAS data management concepts including flight data processing, weather integration, CDM, aeronautical data, and trajectory modeling.\nFamiliarity with Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs), Flow Evaluation/Constraint Areas (FxAs), and Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) processes.\nExperience managing federal modernization programs or large-scale enterprise initiatives.\nFamiliarity with FAA standards, facility directives, and compliance requirements.\nExperience supporting contract management activities such as PWS/SOW development, deliverable tracking, CDRL management, and contract modification coordination.\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms used to manage software delivery workflows.\nExperience supporting software requirements traceability, configuration management, and version control in a federal program context.\nAbility to engage with developers, system architects, and data engineers to assess technical feasibility, resolve blockers, and ensure alignment with program objectives and FAA system standards.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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