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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in engineering in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aeronautics, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge of FAA Voice architecture and contingency communication planning efforts
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Lead Voice Communications Manager to oversee the integration, deployment, and operational readiness of the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program’s voice communication systems across the national airspace. This role will be a Senior Director reporting to the Portfolio Manager
This role is critical in architecting and delivering safe, secure, reliable, and scalable voice systems that support controller-pilot exchanges, ground communications, and inter-agency coordination across US airspace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the integration and deployment of voice communications systems
• Coordinate with FAA technical teams and vendors to manage site-specific voice system installations, upgrades, and transitions
• Establish proper interface of voice systems with automation platforms, surveillance inputs, telecom infrastructure, and air/ground radios
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) across project deployment schedules and operational performance for latency, clarity, availability, and hand-off reliability
• Validate system performance for clarity, latency, availability, and failover and support troubleshooting across multiple sites
• Lead logistics, in-service management, and equipment management to make sure systems are continually maintained for 24/7 operations
• Oversee the development and review of interface control documents (ICDs), site implementation plans, voice routing configurations, and acceptance test procedures
• Support acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews (ORRs), and live cutovers
• Identify risks related to frequency coordination, signal degradation, or hardware/software compatibility and drive resolution
• Maintain alignment with FAA human factors guidance, safety requirements, and operational expectations for controller-pilot and inter-facility voice
• Verify that systems meet cybersecurity mandates, availability requirements, and national airspace standards
• Lead technical interfaces with telecom, satellite, and integration vendors
• Maintain compliance with FAA performance requirements, system safety, and cyber standards
• Coordinate with engineering, surveillance, telecommunication, and automation leads to provide seamless end-to-end system performance
• Participate in system-level design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and readiness events (e.g., Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, Operational Readiness Reviews)
• Collaborate with President, EVP, Portfolio and Solutions Director, subcontractors, and FAA to verify delivery progress aligns with program-level goals and controls
• Execute delivery quality assurance by validating solutions meet FAA standards for reliability, security, scalability, and usability
• Establish continuous feedback loops on current system and evaluate emerging Voice technologies to support “future-proof” innovation efforts with Peraton Labs
• Champion a culture of accountability, systems thinking, and mission focus across the technical team