Peraton
Overview
Join Peraton as the
Automation Workstream Product Owner
for the FAA BNATCS program. This role focuses on leading the vision, backlog, and execution of automation initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration. You will act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure automation requirements are well-defined, prioritized, and delivered. This position provides exposure to federal contracting and high-visibility aviation programs. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities
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 reviews. Stay informed of emerging automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to guide modernization efforts. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and resiliency of FAA systems by embedding automation into infrastructure, testing, and operations workflows. Develop and manage metrics dashboards to measure automation performance and adoption. Define and manage automation requirements for mission-critical or safety-critical systems. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship Required. Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience; or Master's degree and 10 years experience; or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience. Experience in product ownership or automation delivery roles. Demonstrated experience with automation frameworks, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their automation capabilities. Strong knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust). Strong background in risk management and compliance audits. Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks and monitoring integrations. Preferred Qualifications
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience. Certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, AWS Solutions Architect, or 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. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors for automation delivery. Salary and Benefits
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. Salary is determined by factors including experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Join Peraton as the
Automation Workstream Product Owner
for the FAA BNATCS program. This role focuses on leading the vision, backlog, and execution of automation initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration. You will act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure automation requirements are well-defined, prioritized, and delivered. This position provides exposure to federal contracting and high-visibility aviation programs. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities
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 reviews. Stay informed of emerging automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to guide modernization efforts. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and resiliency of FAA systems by embedding automation into infrastructure, testing, and operations workflows. Develop and manage metrics dashboards to measure automation performance and adoption. Define and manage automation requirements for mission-critical or safety-critical systems. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship Required. Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience; or Master's degree and 10 years experience; or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience. Experience in product ownership or automation delivery roles. Demonstrated experience with automation frameworks, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their automation capabilities. Strong knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust). Strong background in risk management and compliance audits. Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks and monitoring integrations. Preferred Qualifications
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience. Certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, AWS Solutions Architect, or 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. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors for automation delivery. Salary and Benefits
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. Salary is determined by factors including experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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