Job Description

Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of required products, services and intelligence solutions to government customers. This role requires expertise in program management, a solid understanding of the range of functions to achieve the mission with at least 10 years of experience working in the Intelligence Community. This role will oversee all aspects of program management/ execution, including planning, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and performance.

The Program Manager is responsible for, but not limited to:

Program Leadership

• Lead successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs, through subordinate program/project managers, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Acquire follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and support new business development, to include on contract growth.

• Lead the program portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and mission requirements.

• Develop and execute program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.

• Ensure compliance with government policies, standards, and security requirements.

• Manage and is responsible for all phases of program(s) budget.

• Monitor contracts, subcontracts, and funding; prepare and manage forecasts for program financial performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, etc.).

• Minimum of 12 years of applicable progressive program management experience, including personnel management experience, preferably in government or defense-related programs.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the Intelligence Community.

• Understanding of human intelligence functions to fulfill the program’s mission.

• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration methodologies.

• Proficiency in program management tools and techniques, including Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe).

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong people management, customer relationship management, and mission success experience.

• Ability to build and lead high performing teams across functional and customer entities.

• This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Desire 20+ years of relevant work experience.

• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration methodologies

• Experience with government data standards and policies (e.g., IC, DoD).

• Certifications in program management (e.g., PMP, SAFe Agile, ITIL).

• Experience working in the customer environment is preferred.

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. 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.