Facilities Program Director

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

11h

About The Position

We are seeking a knowledgeable and mission-driven Facilities Program Director to help lead the facilities strategy, modernization, and operational readiness for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program. This Director role will lead the planning, integration, and sustainment of facility infrastructure across the National Airspace System (NAS) to ensure safe, secure, resilient, and scalable environments that support next-generation air traffic operations, with our trusted partners in the workstream. This role is critical in architecting and delivering facility solutions that enable continuous 24/7 operations across Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities, airport towers, and associated communication sites nationwide.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science OR 5+ additional years of experience
16 years of experience in program management for mission-critical applications, infrastructure engineering, cyber or aviation-related modernization
ITIL experience
Lean Six Sigma Or Agile expertise (Experience working within Agile program structures and participating in sprint reviews, technical reviews, and integrated product teams)
Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessment and Management
P&L experience/understanding
Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments with strict uptime requirements
Experience working government proposal
Strong understanding of physical security, access control, and environmental monitoring systems
Working knowledge of lifecycle asset management and sustainment planning
Deep technical fluency to engage engineers, architects, construction managers, facility operators, and IT specialists
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities
Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent credential
Experience with FAA facility architecture and contingency planning
Knowledge of federal sustainability and resilience standards (e.g., energy optimization, hardened infrastructure design)
Experience supporting FAA facilities including ARTCC, TRACON, tower, or communications sites
Basic knowledge in power systems (utility feeds, generators, UPS), HVAC systems, and environmental control systems supporting high-availability environments
Proven experience managing upgrades or modernization efforts in regulated or federal environments
Understanding of redundancy design (N+1, 2N), failover planning, and infrastructure resilience
Experience integrating facility infrastructure with telecommunications, automation, and IT systems
Knowledge of building codes, electrical standards, safety compliance, and federal facility requirements
Familiarity with facility commissioning, acceptance testing, and turnover processes
Experience coordinating geographically distributed site upgrades and infrastructure deployments

Responsibilities

Lead the facilities workstream on behalf of Peraton for BNATCS, partnered with our CBRE Facilities Workstream lead/key personnel, who oversees infrastructure modernization, site readiness, and environmental system integration across the NAS
In partnership with CBRE, coordinates with FAA technical teams, facility managers, engineering services, and vendors to manage site assessments, upgrades, and new installations
Ensure facilities properly support voice, automation, surveillance, telecom, and cybersecurity systems, including power, HVAC, cooling, grounding, fire suppression, and physical security
Establish and enforce standards for redundancy, resiliency, and continuity of operations (COOP) to maintain 24/7 mission-critical availability
Oversee facility readiness for system deployments, ensuring alignment between infrastructure upgrades and technology cutovers
Facilitate CBRE-led development and review of facility design packages, site implementation plans, environmental control strategies, and commissioning documentation
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs), and live operational transitions
Identify and mitigate risks related to power capacity, cooling loads, structural limitations, environmental controls, or geographic constraints
Ensure compliance with FAA facility standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and federal infrastructure mandates
Coordinate closely with engineering, voice, telecom, surveillance, automation, Alaska and cybersecurity leads to ensure seamless end-to-end system performance
Oversee lifecycle management of facility assets including backup power systems, UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and mechanical systems
Manage geographically distributed site deployment teams and contractors supporting national facility modernization efforts
Validate service level performance for facility uptime, energy efficiency, redundancy, and operational resilience
Ensure facilities meet federal energy, sustainability, and resilience goals
Participate in system-level design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), milestone reviews, and executive-level readiness briefings
Collaborate with President, EVP, Portfolio and Solutions Director, subcontractors, and FAA stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with program objectives, cost, schedule, and risk controls
Establish continuous feedback loops to improve facility design standards and evaluate emerging infrastructure technologies to future-proof BNATCS facilities
Champion a culture of accountability, systems thinking, safety, and mission focus across the facilities domain
Serve as the P&L lead for the Facilities Workstream
Provide direct oversight of the CBRE subcontracts, including crafting SOWs, monitoring performance, etc