Subcontract Program Management, Lead Associate

Subcontracts Program Manager

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Subcontracts Program Manager to oversee subcontract performance, compliance, and cost management across multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. In this leadership role, you will manage a portfolio of subcontractors providing mission-critical products and services that support the FAA's National Airspace System (NAS) modernization initiatives.

The Subcontracts Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between subcontracting teams, program management, and FAA leadership-ensuring all subcontract efforts meet technical, schedule, and financial objectives while maintaining compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and federal contracting standards. In this position, you will :

• Lead all aspects of subcontract program management, including performance tracking, financial oversight, and compliance assurance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between subcontract management, procurement, finance, and program leadership teams.
• Oversee subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk metrics.
• Support the development, negotiation, and execution of subcontract agreements in alignment with FAA and corporate requirements.
• Implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate subcontractor performance risks.
• Drive accountability for on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and contractual compliance.
• Manage the integration of subcontract deliverables into overall FAA program objectives.
• Support proposal development, cost analysis, and resource planning for new subcontract efforts.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and performance reviews to FAA and internal leadership.
• Ensure all subcontract activities comply with FAA AMS, FAR, DFARS, and company policies.
• Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, supplier development, and performance innovation.
• Ability to oversee audit-ready documentation, performance reports, and compliance records.
• Proven ability to drive supplier accountability and corrective action on performance deviations.

Why This Role Matters : The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Subcontracts Program Manager, your leadership will directly influence program success by ensuring suppliers and subcontractors perform at the highest standards of quality, integrity, and affordability. You will play a key role in aligning business objectives with subcontract performance to ensure the FAA's modernization goals are achieved on time and within budget.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Target Salary Range : $80,000 - $128,000. 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.