Director, General Program Management

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Reston, VA seeks a Director, General Program Management to lead coordination and strategic alignment of operational workstreams. You will direct administrative, financial, and operational activities to enable program success and inform the Program Director.

The role requires PMP, 15+ years of federal contract leadership, and excellent communication. You will manage multi-team efforts, develop relationships with staff, executives, and subcontractors, and drive improvements across

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience.
• 15 years of progressive experience within program/project management; military service in command leadership roles may count.
• PMP certification required.
• Experience serving in leadership roles on federal contracts over $400M.
• Proven experience directing multiple teams and departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to pass a VA Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations from development through execution under the Program Director.
• Assist executives in decision-making, program management, and performance measurement.
• Review and implement improvements to org structure and address knowledge gaps.
• Improve processes and coordinate procedures for efficiency and productivity.
• Liaise between staff, executives and subcontractors regarding climate, diversity and staff wellbeing.
• Assist HR with new hires, onboarding, and employee concerns.
• Oversee daily operations with senior management and plan annual meetings.
• Develop relationships with employees to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Tools

PMP certification

SAFe/Agile certification

Job description

The Program Management Operations Lead leads the coordination and strategic alignment of operational workstreams. Responsible for streamlining high-importance projects and conducting leadership level internal and external initiatives that have very significant impact on program objectives. Directs administrative, financial, and operational activities for the program. Organizes and prioritizes, critical issues and required information for the Program Director to facilitate efficient decision making.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee program operations from development through successful execution under the guidance of Program Director
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and performance measurement
• Review, design, and execute improvements to org structure, find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
• Serve as liaison between staff, executives, and sub-contractors regarding climate, diversity and staff well-being
• Assist the human resources department with new hires, including documentation and onboarding, and collaborate to address and resolve all employee concerns
• Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks from managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, planning, and coordinating annual corporate meetings, and scheduling facilities
• Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with program teams and senior leaders on special projects
• Participates with the program team and senior leaders in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making
• Develops and manage program communications strategies including talking points, emails, and presentations.
• Develops messaging on complex issues and creative strategies for communicating across different levels and organizations.
• Ensures timely and effective completion of all deliverables
• Creates and maintains systems and processes to streamline operations
• Maintains accurate confidential files and data records
• Develop presentations and communications to the organization
• Connect teams that are working on similar initiatives

Director, General Program Management Job Locations

US

Requisition ID

2026-169968

Position Category

Project Management

Clearance

Public Trust

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience
• 15 years of progressive experience within Program/Project management. Up to half of this requirement (up to 7.5 years) may include military service in command leadership roles, i.e. CO, XO, OIC, COS, OPS.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience serving in leadership roles on federal contracts over $400M
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Able to pass a background check to obtain a VA Public Trust clearance
• US Citizenship

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in the Federal Government, with an emphasis on Veteran's Administration (VA) experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or
• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degree
• Relevant SAFe, or other Agile, certification
• Strong customer relationship capabilities
• Experience managing programs under federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracts
• Ability to foster collaborative work in dynamic team environment
• Management skills to select, develop, mentor, and motivate team members
• Ability to interact with partners and clients
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels in an organization, with bothverbal and written communication skills
• Active VA Public Trust or equivalent DoW security clearance

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

$190,000 - $304,000. 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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