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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.
Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Automation Workstream Product Owner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will lead the vision, backlog, and execution of automation initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role, you will act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, engineering teams, and subcontractors, ensuring automation requirements are well-defined, prioritized, and delivered. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.
In this position, you will:
Own and manage the product backlog for FAA automation workstreams, ensuring priorities are aligned with program objectives.
Define, refine, and prioritize requirements for automation across infrastructure, testing, and operations.
Partner with leadership, engineers, and subcontractors to translate technical needs into actionable backlog items.
Ensure automation solutions comply with federal standards, and cybersecurity requirements (NIST RMF, Zero Trust).
Collaborate with systems architects and engineers to integrate automation into DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native environments.
Monitor progress of automation initiatives, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
Conduct stakeholder workshops, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint planning activities.
Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps in automation delivery and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
Prepare and deliver status updates, metrics, and recommendations for leadership and program management reviews.
Stay informed of emerging automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to guide modernization efforts.
Why This Role Matters
The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As the Automation Workstream Product Owner, you will ensure automation capabilities are delivered in line with FAA’s mission-critical needs. By managing the product backlog, aligning stakeholders, and guiding engineering execution, you will enable the FAA to accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and maintain the safety and efficiency that millions of travelers depend on every day.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, AWS Solutions Architect, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or other federal modernization programs.
Familiarity with FAA NextGen programs and automation dependencies in aviation infrastructure.
Background in AI/ML-driven automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent orchestration.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors for automation delivery.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder engagement.
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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.
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