Program Analyst III – Technical Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

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 helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

 

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinator to support Technical Project Managers and serve as the critical link between field technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This role oversees the administrative and operational coordination required to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into operational use.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments and excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are completed accurately and on time.

 

This position is located in Bethesda, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Technical Project Managers with project coordination and operational execution

• Act as the liaison between:

  • Field technical teams

  • Vendors and contractors

  • Program stakeholders and customers

• Coordinate and track system installation schedules

• Schedule and support new system user training activities

• Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables

• Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion

Installation & Deployment Oversight

• Coordinate equipment deliveries and vendor installation schedules

• Oversee vendor and contractor activities to ensure alignment with deployment timelines

• Validate:

  • Installation completion

  • System cutover activities

  • Successful Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)

• Track and confirm readiness for operational handoff

Transition & Disposition

• Coordinate handoff and disposition of legacy equipment following new system activation

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain schedules, milestones, and task tracking across field activities

• Track requirements and deliverable completion

• Support budget tracking and cost awareness

• Maintain documentation for project phases and deployment activities

• Track risks, issues, and mitigation actions

• Provide regular status reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree
• Candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance 

• Experience supporting technical projects involving field installations or system deployments

• Strong background in project coordination and administrative support

• Experience tracking technical project milestones and deliverables

• Familiarity with IT, engineering, telecom, or system deployment workflows

• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams

• Proficiency with project management tools such as:

  • MS Project

  • Jira

  • Smartsheet (or similar tools)

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable updates

• Analytical problem-solving ability

• Effective stakeholder coordination and customer-facing communication

Work Environment