Executive Cyber Strategy Assistant

Peraton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Special Assistant to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Group in Arlington, VA. The role is on-site with potential hybrid after 90 days.

Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree) and an active Security+ with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance. You will support leadership, prepare technical documents, and coordinate cross‑office initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Security+ and continued certification.
• U.S. citizenship required with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience developing requirements, workflows, and systems analysis.
• Experience preparing complex operating instructions.
• Experience reviewing and editing technical correspondence and presentations for meetings.
• Experience engaging with executive level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support business consulting needs to office leadership with recommendations and risk management.
• Prepare, review and edit technical correspondence and presentations for meetings.
• Assist in the production and publication of Reports, Manuals, and technical procedures for Cyber Security documentation.
• Support administrative managers and directors in daily tasks.
• Provide reporting to stakeholders outside the organization, including presentations and event management.
• Coordinate communication and deliverables across departments and executive leadership.
• Coordinate products and documents from internal and external organizations.
• Gather data, verify accuracy, and shepherd documents through approval processes.
• Develop materials for special projects, ad hoc and urgent needs.
• Engage executives to achieve project objectives.
• Communicate task directions to Office level programs and coordinate Directorate level deliverables.
• Serve as central point for SOC coordination aligning incident response with leadership and ensuring timely decisions.
• Draft and standardize responses to inquiries ensuring accuracy and appropriate tone.
• Improve operational efficiency by tracking SOC metrics and preparing executive-ready briefs and after-action summaries.

Skills

Executive communication

Requirements gathering

Systems analysis

Technical writing

Security/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Special Assistant to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Group in Arlington, VA. The role is on-site with potential hybrid after 90 days.

Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree) and an active Security+ with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance. You will support leadership, prepare technical documents, and coordinate cross‑office initiatives.