Alaska Workstream Product Owner Manager

Peraton is seeking an Alaska Workstream Product Owner to support the FAA’s air traffic control modernization program. The role manages the Alaska workstream’s product vision, roadmap, and backlog, coordinating FAA stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver solutions suited to Alaska’s aviation environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
• 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