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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Alaska Workstream Product Owner
Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
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. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management.
We are seeking an Alaska Workstream Product Owner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison between FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership, ensuring that requirements unique to Alaska’s operational environment are effectively translated into deliverables.
In this position, you will:
Manage the product vision, roadmap, and backlog, enabling deployment of solutions that enhance safety, resiliency, and communications in one of the most challenging aviation regions in the world.
Serve as the Product Owner for the Alaska modernization workstream within FAA programs.
Define, maintain, and prioritize the product vision, roadmap, and backlog aligned to Alaska’s operational needs.
Translate stakeholder requirements into user stories, features, and epics for engineering teams.
Collaborate with FAA leaders, local operators, and technical experts to define priorities and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
Support the deployment of infrastructure, communications, surveillance, and navigation solutions specific to Alaska.
Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release prioritization with Agile teams.
Ensure solutions comply with FAA safety standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and resiliency requirements.
Provide progress reports, KPIs, and value delivery metrics to FAA leadership.
Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies for Alaska programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex product backlogs and feature prioritization. Excellent communication and facilitation skills with experience briefing executives. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD, 9 years of experience in lieu of degree, 7 years with an AS.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Product ownership, systems engineering, or aviation program management experience.
- Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent).
- Strong background in aviation systems, infrastructure, or communications technologies.
- Familiarity with the unique aviation challenges (remote operations, extreme weather, limited infrastructure).
- Experience in federal IT or aviation compliance standards (NIST RMF, FISMA, SMS).
- Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
- Experience with FAA acquisition processes, AMS standards, and safety frameworks.
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Aviation Management, or Business Administration.
- Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM, or PMP.
- Experience supporting FAA NextGen or Alaska aviation modernization initiatives.
- Background in communications, surveillance, or navigation systems relevant to Alaska operations.
- Familiarity with international aviation standards (ICAO, ITU-T).
- Experience working directly with regional operators, airports, or state aviation authorities.
