Portfolio Management Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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.

 

The portfolio management and integration SME serves as a senior integration and strategic advisor for aligning complex modernization efforts across the FAA’s Broad National Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). This role provides portfolio management-level guidance on system integration, agile portfolio governance, and cross-program orchestration—ensuring that modernization initiatives deliver cohesive, interoperable, and safety-compliant outcomes across the National Airspace System (NAS). The SME operates at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and execution, driving alignment among FAA organizations, integrators, and technical teams to achieve BNATCS mission objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a principal integration and portfolio management advisor to the BNCATS Portfolio Manager and Domain Managers.
• Define and oversee integration strategies that synchronize development, deployment, and sustainment activities across multiple task orders and domains. T
• Drive the implementation of Agile-at-Scale (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices to ensure alignment between strategic intent and program delivery.
• Coordinate portfolio-level dependency mapping, risk mitigation, and capability sequencing across FAA ATO, AJM, AJW, and industry partners.
• Provide executive-level insight into portfolio performance, inter-system dependencies, and delivery using quantitative analytics and visualization tools. This process encompasses reporting by the Product Oriented Delivery (POD) teams to both the Portfolio Manager and Domain Manager, which is subsequently reflected in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Experience using collaboration and portfolio tools such as Jira Align, Confluence, or equivalent systems.
• Advise on use of digital engineering and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) methods to enable traceability from enterprise architecture to operational outcomes.
• Evaluate vendor integration approaches, ensure technical interoperability, and advise on governance structures that promote agile collaboration and architectural consistency.
• Mentor senior integration engineers, release train engineers (RTEs), and portfolio managers in applying agile frameworks to large, safety-critical modernization programs.

 

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, agile portfolio management, or large-scale program transformation within FAA, DoD, or other federal environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (SAFe, LPM, Scrum@Scale) and enterprise integration governance.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-domain portfolios, complex dependencies, and mission-critical deployments.
  • Deep understanding of FAA AMS processes, NAS operational systems, and safety/security interdependencies strongly preferred.
  • Experience in digital engineering, MBSE, or enterprise data fusion environments (Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS, or equivalent).
  • Certifications such as SAFe SPC, PMP, PMI-ACP, or PgMP strongly preferred.
  • Excellent strategic communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence enterprise modernization outcomes.
  • Active or eligible for Public Trust or higher clearance.

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$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.

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