General Program Management, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Resource Officer to support an IC operations program. The role focuses on planning, formulating, and executing Federal budgets, managing resources, and delivering financial insights to leadership.

The candidate will work with multiple stakeholders and use tools like COGNOS, BASIS, and ALM. The position requires extensive budget experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while coordinating across teams

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in government financial management or resource management.
• Deep knowledge of Federal Government Plans and Budget processes in the IC.
• Experience with budget formulation, justification, and execution.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with COGNOS, BASIS, ALM tools.
• Ability to generate and submit RCAF.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, justify and execute client budgets across the federal cycle.
• Analyze programmatic data to identify trends and issues.
• Prepare budget reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align resources with priorities.
• Provide recommendations to resolve budget and resource challenges.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget planning

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Engineering or Business Administration

MS/MA preferred

PhD (optional)

Tools

COGNOS

BASIS

ALM

MS Office

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 and accomplished Senior Resource Officer to support our client’s operations department within the Intelligence Community (IC). The candidate will serve as a member of the Programmatics team, supporting the Operations Department in the planning, formulation, justification, execution, and management of client budgets and resources. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring effective budget management, analyzing programmatic data, identifying resource requirements, and providing financial insights to support organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Federal Government Plans and Budget processes, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders while communicating financial and programmatic information clearly to senior leadership. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities, resolving complex problems, and adapting to changing mission requirements.

Examples of duties include but are not limited to:

Budget Planning and Execution:

• Support the planning, formulation, justification, and execution of client budgets throughout the complete federal budget cycle.
• Manage and coordinate Plans and Budget activities within the Intelligence Community to ensure resources are effectively allocated and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain budget documentation, justifications, and supporting materials to facilitate budget planning and execution.
• Monitor budget execution and analyze financial and programmatic data to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential resource challenges.
• Generate and submit Request for Contract Funding (RCAF) on behalf of operations teams
• Provide recommendations and propose innovative solutions to complex budget and resource management issues.
• Utilize government budget management tools and systems, including COGNOS, BASIS, and Acquisition Lifecycle Management (ALM), to support financial and programmatic activities.
• Assist in the development of financial road maps access a diverse group of operationally focused cadre.

Reporting and Communications:

• Analyze programmatic and financial data to identify key issues, develop insights, and support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present budget reports, briefings, and financial information to senior leadership and organizational stakeholders.
• Communicate budget status, resource requirements, and programmatic information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with internal offices, stakeholders, and mission partners to coordinate budget and resource management activities.
• Support leadership in evaluating budget priorities, resolving resource challenges, and developing recommendations to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in government financial management, budget management, or resource management.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Government Plans and Budget processes, specifically within the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience with budget formulation, justification, and execution throughout a complete budget cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze programmatic and financial data, identify key issues, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Familiarity with government budget management tools and systems, including COGNOS, BASIS, and ALM.
• Ability to generate and submit Request for Contract Funding (RCAF)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and present financial and programmatic information to all levels of the organization.
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings and reports to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational lines while exercising tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability in resolving complex problems and responding to changing priorities.

Desired Skills:

• Certification in financial management, accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience and Education

• Prior customer experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration or related areas
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• TS/SCI with Poly.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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