System Ops Liaison

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.

 

Peraton is seeking a System Ops Liason to support FAA programs focused on modernizing and securing the National Airspace System (NAS). In this position, you will lead strategic growth and operational delivery efforts for Peraton’s FAA portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in shaping customer relationships, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional performance across high-impact aviation programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic plans and business initiatives aligned with FAA and Peraton objectives.

• Own profit and loss (P&L) performance and revenue growth for assigned programs or functional areas.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with FAA executives, key stakeholders, and industry partners to drive mission success and business growth.

• Gain deep understanding of customer business needs, challenges, and priorities, positioning Peraton as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within and beyond the scope of current FAA engagements, supporting long-term growth initiatives.

• Lead pre-sales and capture activities including opportunity qualification, proposal development, solution presentations, and pricing strategy.

• Oversee delivery of projects and contracts, ensuring execution excellence — on schedule, within budget, and beyond customer expectations.

• Provide regular performance reports and business metrics to senior management and FAA stakeholders.

• Evaluate new project opportunities based on scope, complexity, and resource needs; assign and manage appropriate project leaders and teams.

• Engage directly with customers to assess satisfaction and identify areas for service improvement or expansion.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, engineering, and program management teams to ensure consistent alignment with FAA mission goals.

• Represent Peraton in customer meetings, industry forums, and FAA program reviews as a senior business leader.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

• Proven record of managing P&L and revenue growth in a complex, mission-critical environment.

• Experience building and maintaining senior-level client relationships within FAA, DOT, or similar transportation and aviation organizations.

• Strong understanding of FAA acquisition, program management, and contracting processes.

• Demonstrated success leading diverse teams to deliver high-value, on-time, and on-budget results.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PgMP certification.

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, or strategic account leadership within the federal sector.

• Prior experience supporting FAA modernization programs (BNATCS, NextGen, SWIM, or TechOps).

• Demonstrated success in business capture, proposal development, and contract expansion.

• Familiarity with enterprise systems integration, aviation technology, or safety-critical systems.

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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.

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