Technical Project Manager - Surveillance

Program Overview

About The Role

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.

Qualifications

Position 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

Desired:

• PMP certification

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.