Deputy Program Manager, Space Systems

Peraton; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Albuquerque, NM, supports the US Space Force on the HADES program at Kirtland AFB. The Deputy Program Manager will oversee day-to-day execution, lead contractor teams, and coordinate risk, cost, schedule, and performance oversight in a high-tempo environment.

You will ensure government policy compliance, support PMRs and status meetings, manage staffing and onboarding, and align engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics services to mission objectives, all while maintaining TS/SCI

Qualifications

• This role requires Top-Secret/SCI clearance and maintaining it.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or management with 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of program/project management within DoD/space/intel.
• Experience with programs valued at $5M+ and teams of 10+ personnel.
• Knowledge of ground systems engineering, sustainment, and operations.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting, and reviews.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in secure, high-tempo environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary deputy and delegated authority to the Program Manager for day-to-day execution.
• Support execution of all contract functions including quality, safety, security, risk, and cost.
• Maintain situational awareness of performance, risks, milestones, staffing, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with Government and partners to support engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and facilities services.
• Support planning and control activities, including billing and invoicing.
• Assist in PMRs and status meetings with accurate reporting.
• Manage cross-team integration to synchronize mission partners and vendors.
• Oversee configuration management, information management, and monthly cost inputs.
• Ensure personnel compliance with policies and security directives.
• Coordinate staffing activities including onboarding and scheduling.
• Support subcontractor oversight and risk management.
• Lead internal action tracking and process improvement.
• Ensure GFP and property accountability compliance.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Management

PMP or equivalent certification

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Peraton in Albuquerque, NM, supports the US Space Force on the HADES program at Kirtland AFB. The Deputy Program Manager will oversee day-to-day execution, lead contractor teams, and coordinate risk, cost, schedule, and performance oversight in a high-tempo environment.

You will ensure government policy compliance, support PMRs and status meetings, manage staffing and onboarding, and align engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics services to mission objectives, all while maintaining TS/SCI