Peraton
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications Required
16+ years of experience with air traffic or aviation-grade voice communications systems, including analog and Internet Protocol (IP)-based switching
Experience deploying or modernizing FAA voice systems including Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS), National Airspace System Voice Switch (NVS), and Environmental Control System (ECS)
Expertise deploying voice communication protocols in regulated environments
Proven experience deploying or integrating ground-to-ground and ground-to-air voice infrastructure across distributed facilities
Understanding of voice quality metrics (latency, jitter, availability) and their impacts on operations
Working knowledge of spectrum/frequency coordination and radio frequency (RF) path considerations in tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) environments
Strong understanding of network interoperability, cybersecurity, and optimization
Familiarity with voice switch lifecycle management, cutover planning, and coordination with telecom backhaul teams
Experience executing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)/Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) transitions in an Agile environment with full participation in sprint planning, demos, and technical reviews
Proven success in complex systems and large-scale deployments
Prior success integrating terrestrial and space-based voice communications
Deep technical fluency and analytical acumen to engage with engineers, architects, telecom leaders, building and facility leaders, and IT specialists around systems, performance, and integration
Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to evaluate and technically scout new technologies relevant to the BNATCS mission
Experience managing geographically distributed deployment teams and large system cutovers
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Jama, and Sparx EA to track requirements, deployment readiness, and testing artifacts for voice systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Prerequisites
US Citizen
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
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
Peraton Overview 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.
Target Salary Range
$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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
Qualifications Required
16+ years of experience with air traffic or aviation-grade voice communications systems, including analog and Internet Protocol (IP)-based switching
Experience deploying or modernizing FAA voice systems including Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS), National Airspace System Voice Switch (NVS), and Environmental Control System (ECS)
Expertise deploying voice communication protocols in regulated environments
Proven experience deploying or integrating ground-to-ground and ground-to-air voice infrastructure across distributed facilities
Understanding of voice quality metrics (latency, jitter, availability) and their impacts on operations
Working knowledge of spectrum/frequency coordination and radio frequency (RF) path considerations in tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) environments
Strong understanding of network interoperability, cybersecurity, and optimization
Familiarity with voice switch lifecycle management, cutover planning, and coordination with telecom backhaul teams
Experience executing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)/Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) transitions in an Agile environment with full participation in sprint planning, demos, and technical reviews
Proven success in complex systems and large-scale deployments
Prior success integrating terrestrial and space-based voice communications
Deep technical fluency and analytical acumen to engage with engineers, architects, telecom leaders, building and facility leaders, and IT specialists around systems, performance, and integration
Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to evaluate and technically scout new technologies relevant to the BNATCS mission
Experience managing geographically distributed deployment teams and large system cutovers
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Jama, and Sparx EA to track requirements, deployment readiness, and testing artifacts for voice systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Prerequisites
US Citizen
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
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
Peraton Overview 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.
Target Salary Range
$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.