Chief of Staff

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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking an highly strategic Chief of Staff (Strategy) to support executive leadership in shaping, coordinating, and executing enterprise-level strategy for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will serve as a strategic integrator and advisor, driving alignment across business units, programs, and modernization initiatives. You will work directly with senior executives to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, track performance against goals, and guide strategic decision-making for the broader aviation mission.

In this position, you will:

• Serve as the principal partner to leadership on operational strategy, communication, and execution helping shape the future of national aviation modernization.

• Drive enterprise strategy development, ensuring alignment between missions, portfolios, and modernization goals.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to translate strategic objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.

• Lead the preparation of executive briefings, strategic dashboards, and performance analyses for leadership.

• Monitor execution of major initiatives to ensure they remain aligned with strategic intent, risk posture, and budget.

• Facilitate governance processes, leadership forums, and enterprise decision-making activities.

• Manage strategic communications and messaging to ensure consistent alignment across workstreams.

• Partner with Program Management Offices (PMOs) to synchronize modernization, transformation, and integration activities.

• Conduct market, risk, and capability analyses to inform future-state planning and investment strategies.

• Serve as a change agent, promoting strategic agility, collaboration, and organizational resilience.
• Collaborate across a diverse network of executives, engineers, analysts, and policymakers.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history modernizing systems, policies, and technologies that underpin U.S. aviation. The Chief of Staff plays a vital role in ensuring that these modernization efforts are cohesive, data-driven, and strategically aligned across programs and portfolios. Your leadership will directly influence national airspace efficiency, aviation safety, and technology innovation, helping the FAA advance its mission to sustain the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. 
• 10 years of professional experience in strategic planning, leadership, executive advisory, or Chief of Staff–type role.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-level strategy and transformation efforts in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success in executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and performance oversight.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in performance measurement, risk management, and strategic alignment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience briefing senior federal executives.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition, budget planning, and program evaluation processes.
• Experience managing data-driven performance tracking and KPI development.
• Proven record of success in organizational transformation or change management initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with or for the FAA, DOT, or state aviation authorities.
• Prior experience supporting FAA NextGen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation strategy programs.
• Degree in Business Strategy, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Background in aviation operations, infrastructure, or safety program strategy.
• Certifications such as PMP, PfMP, Lean Six Sigma, or SAFe Agilist.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, data governance, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing enterprise roadmaps and strategic investment portfolios.

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