Workflow Manager, Surveillance

Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, connected, and ready for the future.

We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about transforming the way America's airspace operates. Here, your work will impact one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, collaborating with experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

The Opportunity - Workflow Manager, Surveillance

During training and orientation this role will be based in Chantilly and then transition to Bethesda, MD.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Workflow Manager to join our Surveillance team. In this critical role, you will:

Lead integrated BNATCS execution across radar, communications, weather, and surveillance domains.

• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and risk to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Coordinate with FAA governance, integrator, and OEM stakeholders, driving milestone reviews and decision forums.

• Ensure readiness for commissioning and operational turnover, supporting safe and efficient air traffic operations.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in workflow or program management in complex, technical environments.

• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.

• Passion for mission-driven work that directly impacts national safety and infrastructure.

Why Peraton?

• Work on high-impact projects that define the future of air traffic management.

• Collaborate with industry leaders and top experts across multiple disciplines.

• Be part of a culture that values innovation, integrity, and making a difference.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights while contributing to the safety and modernization of U.S. air travel, Peraton is where your impact begins.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 12+ years of experience in Project or Workflow Management, ideally with radar modernization or related aviation systems

• BS/BA Degree, or 10 years experince with MS/MBA Degree

• Proven expertise in Program Management, IMS, FAA TechOps coordination, Primavera/MS Project, and risk/dependency management

• Strong understanding of IT service delivery models, operational governance, and performance management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across technical, operational, and personnel domains.
• Experience supporting contract execution, staffing plans, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience briefing executive leadership and government customers.
• Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities in high-visibility environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL Managing Professional, or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation or transportation programs.
• Familiarity with NextGen, large-scale modernization, or safety-critical systems.
• Background in change management, organizational transformation, or program turnarounds.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.

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Peraton 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.