External Job Posting Title Direct-to-Earth (DTE) Project Manager / Space Programs

Peraton; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Direct-to-Earth (DTE) Project Manager at Wallops Island, Virginia, to support the SENSE contract for NASA satellite communications systems. The role requires developing and tracking schedules, budgets, and resources, while coordinating with multiple teams and subcontractors across locations.

The selected candidate will manage task orders, risk, and process improvements, and deliver briefings to customers. A Public Trust and Secret clearance, plus US citizenship, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated project schedules.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience conducting resource and funding analyses across multiple programs or projects.
• Experience supervising multifaceted teams.
• Experience managing and tracking tasks and customer deliverables.
• This position requires a “Public Trust” background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Responsibilities

• Developing and tracking project plans, budgets, actual costs, and labor and non-labor cost forecasts to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Overseeing the development, delivery, and maintenance of contract-wide project schedules.
• Supporting the planning, preparation, and delivery of task-order proposals and subcontractor statements of work.
• Tracking support resources to meet project requirements.
• Managing project-level financial processes and project-management tools.
• Developing methods to monitor project progress and support timely intervention and problem-solving.
• Coordinating activities among resources and task-order managers.
• Identifying, documenting, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Proactively managing scope changes; implementing responsive task-order processes; identifying potential risks; developing solutions and contingency plans; and communicating success criteria.
• Providing direction for the work of DTE employees and subcontractors across multiple geographic locations.
• Preparing and delivering briefings and reports to the customer.
• Establishing milestones and ensuring adherence to master plans and schedules in accordance with task-order scopes, milestones, and deliverables.
• Traveling occasionally to other sites, as required.
• Developing, maintaining, and delivering project-process training as needed.
• Preparing ad hoc DTE project-management reports and presentations.
• Developing Task Order management skills and managing one or more Task Orders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Direct-to-Earth (DTE) Project Manager at Wallops Island, Virginia, to support the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract. As the prime contractor for the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operations, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of satellite communications systems for NASA.

The selected candidate will support DTE projects by:

• Developing and tracking project plans, budgets, actual costs, and labor and non-labor cost forecasts to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Overseeing the development, delivery, and maintenance of contract-wide project schedules.
• Supporting the planning, preparation, and delivery of task-order proposals and subcontractor statements of work.
• Tracking support resources to meet project requirements.
• Managing project-level financial processes and project-management tools.
• Developing methods to monitor project progress and support timely intervention and problem-solving.
• Coordinating activities among resources and task-order managers.
• Identifying, documenting, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Proactively managing scope changes; implementing responsive task-order processes; identifying potential risks; developing solutions and contingency plans; and communicating success criteria.
• Providing direction for the work of DTE employees and subcontractors across multiple geographic locations.
• Preparing and delivering briefings and reports to the customer.
• Establishing milestones and ensuring adherence to master plans and schedules in accordance with task-order scopes, milestones, and deliverables.
• Traveling occasionally to other sites, as required.
• Developing, maintaining, and delivering project-process training as needed.
• Preparing ad hoc DTE project-management reports and presentations.
• Developing Task Order management skills and managing one or more Task Orders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related business or technical field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated project schedules.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience conducting resource and funding analyses across multiple programs or projects.
• Experience supervising multifaceted teams.
• Experience managing and tracking tasks and customer deliverables.
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
• This position requires a “Public Trust” background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting NASA.
• Experience managing subcontractors and holding them accountable for their performance.
• Experience developing, operating, and sustaining satellite and terrestrial communications networks.
• Experience implementing or improving measurement capabilities.
• Experience redesigning processes to improve productivity, decision-making, or customer service.
• Experience working as a systems engineer.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a professional team environment.
• Strong communication skills.

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.