Peraton

Business Operations Specialist

Peraton  •  $146k - $234k/yr  •  Chantilly, VA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

We're seeing an experienced business operations specialist to provide critical front office coordination, contract administration, and executive communications support.

This role demands a highly independent, detail-oriented professional capable of supporting senior leadership with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will coordinate complex relationships with multiple stakeholders, manage high-visibility briefings, and serve as a force multiplier for leadership.

The candidate will have a deep understanding for the organization and be capable of seamlessly integrating into a fast-paced front office environment.

Administrative and Operational Support

  • Manage leadership calendars and coordinate complex scheduling requirements
  • Process access requests, data transfers, invoices, and contract modifications
  • Handle disclosure, taskings, and information requests in coordination with partner organizations
  • Coordinate and process travel cables, travel authorizations, itineraries, logistics, and trip reporting
  • Manage organizational requirements and workflows in knowledge management systems

Executive Communications

  • Compile, refine, and manage weekly organizational highlights and priority communications
  • Draft high-quality written materials tailored to senior leadership, interagency partners, and Congressional audiences
  • Prepare, update, and support briefing materials for regular and ad hoc meetings
  • Conduct research and gather supplemental information to support leadership decision-making
  • Perform quality assurance, quality control, and due diligence on all communications and deliverables

Knowledge Management

  • Review, update, and maintain SOPs, critical documentation, and program materials
  • Organize and maintain workspace and repositories for program documentation
  • Retain and manage project documentation within the team’s knowledge repository

Budget and Contracts Management

  • Provide budget management support and financial oversight for program and research activities
  • Use organizational budget tools and financial systems for tracking, reporting, and analysis

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Must have active TS/SCI w/poly

Professional Experience

  • Program or project management experience in intelligence or DoD/DoW environments
  • Experience supporting senior executive leadership
  • Experience preparing briefings for Congressional, interagency, or senior executive audiences

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with cable system
  • Experience with organizational systems and tools including document management, financial systems, and tasking platforms
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to plan and lead major assignments independently
  • Exceptional written and oral communications skills with ability to tailor content to audience
  • Outstanding attention to detail with commitment to quality assurance/quality control
  • Strong accountability and ownership mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Experience navigating complex multi-organizational partnerships

Education

  • Minimum of 12 years experience with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or 7 years with PhD
  • 4 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree;

Desired Qualifications

  • COTR experience or equivalent contracts oversight
  • Experience supporting emerging technology initiatives or innovation accelerators
  • Familiarity with information request processes and policies

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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About Peraton

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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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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