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Peraton · 22 hours ago

Portfolio Management Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $234K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Portfolio Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a senior integration and strategic advisor for aligning complex modernization efforts across the FAA's Broad National Air Traffic Control System.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a principal integration and portfolio management advisor to the BNCATS Portfolio Manager and Domain Managers

Define and oversee integration strategies that synchronize development, deployment, and sustainment activities across multiple task orders and domains

Drive the implementation of Agile-at-Scale (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices to ensure alignment between strategic intent and program delivery

Coordinate portfolio-level dependency mapping, risk mitigation, and capability sequencing across FAA ATO, AJM, AJW, and industry partners

Provide executive-level insight into portfolio performance, inter-system dependencies, and delivery using quantitative analytics and visualization tools. This process encompasses reporting by the Product Oriented Delivery (POD) teams to both the Portfolio Manager and Domain Manager, which is subsequently reflected in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Experience using collaboration and portfolio tools such as Jira Align, Confluence, or equivalent systems

Advise on use of digital engineering and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) methods to enable traceability from enterprise architecture to operational outcomes

Evaluate vendor integration approaches, ensure technical interoperability, and advise on governance structures that promote agile collaboration and architectural consistency

Mentor senior integration engineers, release train engineers (RTEs), and portfolio managers in applying agile frameworks to large, safety-critical modernization programs

Qualification

Agile frameworksPortfolio managementSystems engineeringDigital engineeringMBSESAFe SPC certificationPMP certificationStakeholder engagementStrategic communicationRisk mitigationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline; Master's or Ph.D. preferred

12+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, agile portfolio management, or large-scale program transformation within FAA, DoD, or other federal environments

Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (SAFe, LPM, Scrum@Scale) and enterprise integration governance

Proven leadership experience managing cross-domain portfolios, complex dependencies, and mission-critical deployments

Deep understanding of FAA AMS processes, NAS operational systems, and safety/security interdependencies strongly preferred

Experience in digital engineering, MBSE, or enterprise data fusion environments (Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS, or equivalent)

Certifications such as SAFe SPC, PMP, PMI-ACP, or PgMP strongly preferred

Excellent strategic communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence enterprise modernization outcomes

Active or eligible for Public Trust or higher clearance