External Job Posting Title Spring & Summer 2027 Project Manager / Scrum Master Co-op

Peraton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Spring & Summer 2027 Project Manager / Scrum Master Co‑op to support the County of San Diego contract from January 2027 through August 2027.

You will keep software delivery teams moving by supporting sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and Kanban boards, helping deliver County projects on time and gaining hands-on experience in Agile program delivery.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• You are an undergrad or grad student pursuing a degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban principles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to facilitate meetings and track actions.

Responsibilities

• Support sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and Kanban boards.
• Help teams deliver County projects on time.
• Gain hands-on experience in Agile program delivery.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum principles

Kanban

Meeting facilitation

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma with some advanced training

Undergrad/Graduate student in Business, Info Systems, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Spring & Summer 2027 Project Manager / Scrum Master Co-op to support the County of San Diego Contract from January 2027 through August 2027.

As Project Manager / Scrum Master Co-op students will keep software delivery teams moving by supporting sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and Kanban boards. You'll help teams deliver County projects on time and gain hands‑on experience in Agile program delivery.

Peraton is the County of San Diego's IT and telecommunications partner, supporting the technology that County departments rely on to serve more than 3 million residents, from public health and social services to public safety and libraries. As a intern/co‑op on the CoSD program, you'll work alongside Peraton professionals on real projects that modernize County services, including emerging work applying AI to how software is designed, built, and delivered.

Co‑op structure: 40 hours/week throughout the duration of the co‑op, with a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA.#PeratonIntern

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• You are a current undergrad or graduate student and have completed progress or pursuing a degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban principles
• Strong organization skills and comfort facilitating meetings and tracking action items

Desired Qualifications

• Scrum certification (PSM I or CSM) or CAPM
• Experience with JIRA or ServiceNow
• Team leadership experience through student organizations, capstone projects, or work
• Exposure to software development projects

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

The rate / range per hour below 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.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25-30/hour

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.