Technical Project Manager - Senior

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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.  Lead the work that keeps America flying safely.

 

At Peraton, we don’t just manage projects we deliver the systems that protect and advance U.S. air travel. We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager - Senior to lead complex, high-visibility technology initiatives supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role sits at the heart of aviation modernization, where disciplined execution, technical excellence, and mission impact converge. If you thrive in environments where precision matters, collaboration is essential, and your work has national significance, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

 

Work Location:

• This position is required to be 100% on-site in Herndon, VA.

 

In this position, you will:

The Technical Project Manager will manage the day-to-day coordination between technical teams of Cybersecurity, Network Engineering or System Software Tester professionals supporting a large-scale, mission-critical federal government program. This role is responsible for coordinating technical execution across cybersecurity, network infrastructure, systems integration, and testing activities while ensuring program requirements are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer, security, and quality standards.

 

Program Execution

• Provide both technical project leadership and direct people management overseeing teams of cybersecurity professionals, network engineers or System Software Tester professionals.
• Own the full lifecycle of sophisticated network, cyber or testing projects from concept through deployment.
• Provide workforce forecasting, employee retention, succession planning, and talent development.
• Translate complex 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, readiness reviews, and operational transitions.
• Drive projects to successful completion while meeting FAA standards, cost targets, and delivery commitments.
• Translate complex customer and technical requirements into executable work plans.
• Track project progress against established milestones, KPIs, contractual requirements, and customer expectations.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage the day-to-day performance, workload, priorities, and development of assigned employees.
• Conduct annual and mid-year performance reviews, providing clear, objective, and actionable feedback aligned with employee goals and organizational expectations.
• Establish individual performance objectives and ensure employee goals align with program priorities, contractual requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Assess current and future staffing requirements based on project schedules, technical priorities, customer demand, and contractual requirements.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, career development, and performance feedback to strengthen individual and team performance.
• Review and approve employee timecards, PTO, attendance, and other workforce-management activities.
• Partner closely with vendors, engineers, and program leaders to ensure seamless execution across all technical domains.
• Address employee performance issues and partnering with Human Resources when appropriate.

Risk Management with Real Impact

• Anticipate and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans to protect program milestones and customer commitments.
• Maintain project risk and issue registers and ensure appropriate ownership, escalation, and resolution.
• Monitor team and project performance using established metrics and KPIs.
• Identify trends that may affect schedul