Alaska Project Manager - Agile

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 Alaska Project Manager - Agile to support Weather efforts in Alaska. This role will manage project planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution in a fast-moving environment, while applying Agile or hybrid delivery practices appropriate to program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, status tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support Agile or hybrid delivery activities, including work planning, prioritization, and team coordination.
• Monitor scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Coordinate with technical teams, leadership, customers, and support personnel to drive execution.
• Support preparation of project documentation, status reports, and briefings.
• Facilitate communication, issue resolution, and alignment across project participants.
• Promote disciplined execution and continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Work Location / Additional Requirements

• This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support field sites and remote locations, as required.
• Ability to work in austere environments and Arctic conditions, including remote site access and limited-amenity accommodations.
• Willingness to comply with applicable site safety, badging, and operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or Masters Degree with 6 years relevant experience, or 3 years of revelant experience with a PHD.
• Experience managing projects in technical, operational, or federal environments.
• Experience coordinating teams, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery approaches.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA, weather, or federal modernization programs.
• Experience supporting distributed teams or Alaska-based efforts.
• Project management certification or related training.

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