Technical Project Manager - Surveillance

Peraton • Bethesda, MD

5h

About The Position

Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton At Peraton, we advance the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s cutting-edge Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, we deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, connected, and modern. We’re looking for innovative, mission-driven professionals who thrive in high-impact environments and want to make a real difference in air traffic management. This is your chance to work on one of the world’s most critical transportation infrastructures, collaborating with experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you don’t just support the mission—you define it. The Role: Senior Technical Project Manager – Surveillance Location: Bethesda, MD As a Senior Technical Project Manager on our Surveillance team, you will: Lead technical delivery across Surveillance and supporting workstreams, aligning engineering, integration, testing, and deployment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Decompose complex requirements into actionable work packages. Manage technical dependencies and resolve cross-domain integration risks. Ensure mission success by driving collaboration across teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. What We’re Looking For: Professionals passionate about aviation, technology, and systems modernization. Leaders who excel at navigating complex projects and motivating cross-functional teams. Problem solvers who thrive when tackling challenging technical and integration issues. Why Peraton? Work on projects that directly impact national safety and security . Collaborate with industry-leading experts across engineering, data science, and systems integration. Be part of a culture that values innovation, initiative, and mission impact . If you’re ready to advance your career while shaping the future of U.S. air travel, Peraton is the place for you. Peraton Overview 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance
• 12+ years of technical project management experience, including radar modernization, FAA NAS systems, ATC integration, configuration control, vendor management, and technical leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across Surveillance and supporting workstreams, aligning engineering, integration, testing, and deployment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Decompose complex requirements into actionable work packages.
• Manage technical dependencies and resolve cross-domain integration risks.
• Ensure mission success by driving collaboration across teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level