Configuration Specialists Advisor

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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.

 

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking Configuration Specialists Advisor with a strong technical foundation, a passion for precision, and a proven track record of increasing responsibility. Whether you’re mid-career, senior, or ready to lead, your expertise in configuration control will directly impact how millions of travelers move safely through the skies.

 

In this position, you will:

• Ensure readiness for deployment through rigorous validation and documentation control.

• Lead configuration planning and execution for multiple NAS programs.

• Oversee configuration audits, discrepancy resolution, and compliance reporting.

• Collaborate closely with FAA stakeholders to align documentation and processes with operational needs.

• Mentor junior staff and establish best practices for configuration management.

• Support configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and audits for NAS systems.
• Document and maintain configuration baselines for deployed and planned systems.
• Assist with developing and executing configuration validation plans.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure configuration changes meet technical and operational requirements.
• Provide input to enhance configuration management processes and tools.

Why This Role Matters

 

The National Airspace System (NAS) is one of the most complex, high-stakes infrastructures in the world. Even a small configuration error can disrupt air traffic, delay flights nationwide, or compromise safety.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8-10 years of relevant configuration management or systems engineering experience.

• Hands-on expertise in designing, validating, operating, and maintaining configurations for large-scale systems.

• Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into accurate configuration baselines.

• Strong written and verbal abilities for documenting and presenting configuration updates.

• Proven capability to resolve configuration issues under time-sensitive conditions.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading smaller project teams.

• Demonstrated success in managing multiple configuration changes with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
• Familiarity with FAA’s NAS Configuration Management policies and tools.
• Experience with enterprise-level CM tools such as DOORS, ClearCase, or equivalent.

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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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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