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.
Master Scheduler, Senior Advisor
Location: Herndon, VA
We are seeking a highly accomplished Master Scheduler to provide strategic leadership in the planning, integration, and execution of complex FAA programs that directly support the modernization of the nation’s aviation infrastructure. In this high-impact, highly visible role, you will serve as the authoritative lead for Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), driving alignment across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, material control, quality, and subcontractor teams to ensure seamless program execution.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence mission-critical initiatives that enhance aviation safety, operational reliability, and the future readiness of the FAA. You will play a pivotal role in enabling proactive program management through advanced schedule analytics, risk mitigation, Earned Value Management (EVM), and data-driven decision support.
As a strategic advisor, you will leverage modern reporting and visualization technologies—including dashboards, Power BI, and AI-enabled scheduling tools—to create dynamic views and predictive models for schedule analysis, program completion tracking, resource forecasting, and conflict resolution. Your ability to transform complex scheduling data into actionable insights will directly support executive decision-making and program success.
Following onboarding in Chantilly, VA, work will be performed onsite in Herndon, VA.
This role is ideal for a strategic scheduling leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about combining traditional program controls expertise with modern analytics and AI-driven decision support capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
BS/BA degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, MS/MBA with 10+ years, or 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Advanced proficiency with industry-standard scheduling tools, including Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence program direction and decision-making.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience managing schedules for complex, multi-site, and multi-contractor programs.
Ability to translate schedule analysis into actionable, strategic recommendations.
Background in mentoring junior team members and implementing scheduling best practices across organizations.
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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.
$104,000 - $166,000. 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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