External Job Posting Title Technical Project Manager - Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)

Peraton; Idaho; Remote; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead large-scale IT initiatives in a federal government context. The role emphasizes Agile delivery, ICAM, and security compliance, with remote work during 8am–5pm EST. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage risks, and report to senior stakeholders.

Qualified candidates have a PMP and related security certifications, plus 7+ years in IT project management. A bachelor's degree and willingness to obtain public trust are required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in IT project management, or an equivalent combination.
• PMI- or security-related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle IT projects in a federal environment.
• Apply Agile practices to planning, execution, and delivery.
• Coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders including federal officials.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting security requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PMP

CISSP

CISM

CASP

CCISO

Security+

ITIL Foundation

FICAM

NIST SP 800-63

IAM

AWS GovCloud

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on‑time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.

Work Location:This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST

This position is contingent upon contract award

What will you do:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
• Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
• Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
• Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
• Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 10 years, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• One or more of the following relavent certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+ or CAP
• ITIL Foundation Certification ORdemonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
• Familiarity with FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, PIV and federated authentication
• Experience with enterprise IAM and privileged access management (PAM) platforms.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
• Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
• Strong understanding of IT, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• AWS certification
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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