Automation Workflow Manager

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. Peraton is seeking an experienced Automation Workflow Manager to support the execution, oversight, and growth of large-scale IT programs aligned to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role partners closely with the Program Director to manage daily operations, technical delivery, workforce performance, and stakeholder engagement for a diverse organization of 100–150 IT professionals spanning engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and service delivery functions. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong operational discipline, financial acumen, and experience delivering complex IT services in a regulated federal environment. This position requires the ability to balance strategic objectives with hands-on execution while maintaining alignment with FAA mission priorities. Must be available to support weekend and after-hours work as required. Work Location: This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Once operations are fully established, we will consider telework options however, this is not guaranteed.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
16 years of experience managing large, distributed IT teams (100+ personnel).
Demonstrated success delivering IT services or systems in federal or highly regulated environments.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead integrated BNATCS execution across multiple Automation domains.
Managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Coordinates FAA governance, integrator, and OEM stakeholders, drives milestone reviews and decision forums, and ensures readiness for commissioning and operational turnover.
Oversee day-to-day program operations.
Lead and manage a workforce of 100–150 IT professionals, including managers, engineers, analysts, and operational staff.
Ensure delivery of IT services and solutions meets contractual SLAs, KPIs, and FAA performance expectations.
Oversee program execution, including schedule, staffing, risk, and issue management.
Partner with technical leads to ensure alignment across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, service desk, cloud, and platform teams.
Support budget planning, cost control, labor forecasting, and financial reporting in coordination with finance and contracts teams.
Drive workforce performance through resource planning, succession planning, training, and performance management.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve escalated operational, technical, and personnel issues.
Ensure compliance with FAA AMS, RMF, NIST, and contractual governance requirements.
Support customer engagement, executive briefings, and program reviews with FAA stakeholders.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and team effectiveness.