External Job Posting Title Technical Program Manager

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee ongoing projects, coordinate between project management, planning, and engineering teams, and ensure schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience, and strong skills in risk management, cybersecurity, and cost control to support national security programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Familiarity with COTS applications and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and logistics staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and line management.
• Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and for intervention and problem solving with stakeholders.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Project management

RDT&E environments

COTS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree +10 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree +8 years

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced highly skilled Technical Program Manager to join our team. This position oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s +10 years relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with COTS Applications, and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
• Experience with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and logistics staff.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and system integration.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks as part of a formal risk management program.
• Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and other direct costs, including travel and training.

Desired Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)certification or equivalent
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently
• Meets SLA response times under high-priority situations
• Strong written/verbal communication

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.