Lead Alaska/Airspace Manager

Peraton is  seeking a Lead Alaska/Airspace Manager to direct modernization initiatives that enhance weather observation capabilities across Alaska’s critical and unique airspace. This role will lead the deployment and lifecycle management of Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), Visual Weather Observing Systems (VWOS), and weather camera networks, while advancing the Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) in support of Alaska Flight Service. 

This Director role bridges program planning, stakeholder engagement, acquisition and integration, supply chain management, testing, deployment, sustainment, and compliance—ensuring alignment with FAA BNATCS goals and uninterrupted NAS operations. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of weather observation modernization initiatives in Alaska, including AWOS, VWOS, weather camera networks, and AAC improvements. 

• Oversee acquisition, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of weather systems to ensure interoperability across FAA automation, communications, surveillance, and voice systems. 

• Ensure compliance with FAA standards, safety regulations, cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, NIST, ATO), and operational continuity objectives. 

• Develop and maintain program-level plans, schedules, risks, and performance metrics to ensure on-time, mission-aligned delivery. 

• Coordinate with FAA leadership, facility managers, and stakeholders across the NAS to ensure alignment of Alaska weather observation modernization with BNATCS objectives. 

• Identify and mitigate risks related to system performance, infrastructure, environmental constraints, or data integrity. 

• Lead stakeholder engagement and outreach across FAA, industry, local/tribal communities, and Alaskan operators to improve usability and mission effectiveness. 

• Direct sustainment and lifecycle management of weather observation capabilities, including upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning of legacy systems. 

• Support operational readiness activities (acceptance testing, evaluations, readiness reviews) and provide executive-level reporting to FAA BNATCS leadership. 

• Drive quality assurance by validating that deployed systems meet FAA objectives for safety, reliability, scalability, and operational effectiveness. 

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven culture across FAA, industry, and community partners. 

Required Qualifications 

• 16+ years of experience managing complex federal or mission-critical programs, with focus on weather observation, automation, or airspace integration. 

• Direct familiarity with FAA operations in Alaska, including AWOS, VWOS, weather cameras, and airspace challenges. 

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through acquisition, testing, deployment, and sustainment in the NAS, with emphasis on maintaining operational continuity. 

• Expertise in program management aligned to FAA schedules and program increments, with experience in Agile practices. 

• Proven ability to coordinate with FAA leadership, industry stakeholders, and local/tribal communities in diverse and remote operating environments. 

• Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards, risk management, and continuity planning. 

• Familiarity with FAA policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks for automation, telecommunications, surveillance, and weather system integration. 

• Understanding of cybersecurity and data protection requirements (FISMA, NIST, FAA IT policies) for NAS systems. 

• Prior experience managing large, geographically distributed programs with interdependent stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project). 

Prerequisite:

• US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust and Top Secret clearance.  

Preferred 

• PMP certification. 

• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Atmospheric Science, Program/Project Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred). 

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.