Integration, Fusion & Portfolio 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 Integration, Fusion & Portfolio SME serves as the senior integration authority and strategic advisor for aligning complex modernization efforts across the FAA’s Broad National Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). This role provides enterprise-level guidance on system fusion, 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 the principal integration and portfolio management advisor to FAA leadership and BNATCS program management.
• Define and oversee enterprise integration strategies that synchronize development, deployment, and sustainment activities across multiple task orders and technical domains.
• Lead the design of the BNATCS Fusion Framework—integrating systems, data, and operational functions under a unified enterprise architecture.
• 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 health using quantitative analytics and visualization tools.
• Advise on use of digital engineering and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) methods to enable traceability from enterprise architecture to operational outcomes.
• Oversee fusion of cybersecurity, safety, and engineering integration processes to support FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) and mission assurance objectives.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise systems 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.
• 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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