Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Configuration Specialists Lead Associate with a strong technical foundation, a passion for precision, and a proven track record of increasing responsibility. Whether you’re mid-career, senior, or ready to lead, your expertise in configuration control will directly impact how millions of travelers move safely through the skies.

In this position, you will:

• Support configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and audits for NAS systems.
• Document and maintain configuration baselines for deployed and planned systems.
• Assist with developing and executing configuration validation plans.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure configuration changes meet technical and operational requirements.
• Provide input to enhance configuration management processes and tools.

Why This Role Matters

The National Airspace System (NAS) is one of the most complex, high-stakes infrastructures in the world. Even a small configuration error can disrupt air traffic, delay flights nationwide, or compromise safety.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–8 years of relevant configuration management or systems engineering experience.

• Hands-on expertise in designing, validating, operating, and maintaining configurations for large-scale systems.

• Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into accurate configuration baselines.

• Strong written and verbal abilities for documenting and presenting configuration updates.

• Proven capability to resolve configuration issues under time-sensitive conditions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
• Familiarity with FAA’s NAS Configuration Management policies and tools.
• Experience with enterprise-level CM tools such as DOORS, ClearCase, or equivalent.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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 Statement: 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. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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