Deputy Program Manager, Space OM&S for NASA

Peraton; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) OM&S department. You will oversee operations, maintenance, and sustainment across a distributed space communications network, ensuring reliability and readiness for human spaceflight and robotic missions.

The role requires extensive program management experience, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to coordinate with NASA and Peraton leadership across multiple sites,

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or related field; 17 years experience with BS/BA or 14 years with MS/MA.
• 14+ years of project management experience including leading teams and process redesigns.
• 4+ years of leadership in program/operations supporting space communications or similar federal programs.
• Active Secret security clearance and US citizenship required.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for OM&S across a geographically distributed space communications and tracking infrastructure.
• Serve as the SENSE OM&S interface with NASA NSN leadership to ensure alignment with mission requirements and contract objectives.
• Provide deputy program management authority on NSN OM&S task orders and supervise OM&S project managers.
• Oversee OM&S task orders at multiple locations and monitor schedules, budgets, and status reports (NASA 533).
• Lead program planning, resource management, staffing, and performance tracking for 24/7 operational missions.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Security clearance

US citizenship

Government worksite access

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

MS/MA in Engineering or related field

Tools

Deltek PM Compass

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) OM&S department. You will oversee operations, maintenance, and sustainment across a distributed space communications network, ensuring reliability and readiness for human spaceflight and robotic missions.

The role requires extensive program management experience, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to coordinate with NASA and Peraton leadership across multiple sites,