Subcontract Performance Management Analyst

Program Overview

About The Role

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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Subcontract Performance Management Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will monitor subcontract deliverables, evaluate compliance with contractual obligations, and provide data-driven insights to program management and leadership. This is your opportunity to influence one of the most important modernization efforts in U.S. aviation.

In this position, you will:

• Play a key role in ensuring subcontractors deliver on schedule, within scope, and to FAA standards, while supporting accountability and continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, ability to meet production demand prior to issuing award.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare performance scorecards, dashboards, and reports for FAA leadership and program teams.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, and Program Management to resolve performance issues.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with FAA, federal, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in subcontractor reviews, audits, and performance evaluation meetings.
• Support development of corrective action plans (CAPs) for underperforming subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records, metrics, and documentation to support contract compliance.
• Contribute to subcontractor selection, evaluation, and risk assessments.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements in subcontract performance management.
• Experience supportingsubcontractor audits, reviews, or performance evaluations.
• Experience preparing audit-ready performance documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and leadership stakeholders.
• Ability to ascertain validity of project schedules, assess sufficient float, determine risks and drive effective corrective actions
• Evaluate skill sets and gaps to mitigate risks and manage project at the supplier
• Project/program management experience and knowledge to evaluate the end-to-end performance of the supplier
• Technical understanding of the project scope and delivery requirements

Why This Role Matters:

The FAA’s National Airspace System is the backbone of U.S. air travel, enabling millions of passengers, cargo deliveries, and critical missions every day. As a Subcontract Performance Management Analyst, you will help ensure these subcontractors perform to expectations, enabling the FAA to maintain safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate’s degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.

• Experience in subcontract management and performance analysis.

• Strong knowledge of contract compliance and performance evaluation methodologies.

• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI).

• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) requirements.

• Experience with ERP or contract management systems.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Familiarity with FAA systems, air traffic control environments, or federal modernization programs.

• Background in aviation, aerospace, or other mission-critical subcontractor performance environments.

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), PMP, or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.