Technical Project Manager

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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 delivers the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, secure, and connected.

We’re seeking forward‑thinking professionals who thrive in mission‑critical environments and are driven by complex, high‑impact challenges. This is a unique opportunity to help modernize one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you don’t just support the mission—you help define it.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Peraton is looking for a dynamic, technically driven Technical Project Manager to join our Voice Systems team. In this role, you will lead critical initiatives that directly support the safety and reliability of U.S. air travel.

• Lead program execution: define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of complex network infrastructure and software projects from concept through deployment.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration: coordinate across RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Manage technical risk: proactively identify, mitigate, and track technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks—particularly within network deployments.
• Enable strategic alignment: ensure technical deliverables align with broader business objectives, program priorities, and long‑term timelines.
• Communicate with impact: deliver clear, concise project updates, dashboards, and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.

If you're passionate about technology, energized by complex systems, and motivated by work that truly matters, Peraton offers a place where your expertise can make a national impact.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or projects, including:
• End‑to‑end project planning and execution.
• Network infrastructure and/or software project management.
• Cross‑functional team leadership (RAN, hardware, software, systems integration).
• Vendor coordination and technical risk management.
• Schedule, dependency, and milestone tracking.
• Stakeholder communication, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management, or a related field, or an additional four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• PMP certification.

Target salary range: $135,000 – $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑/long‑term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application duration:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date; however, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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