General Program Management, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Resource Officer to support the IC operations budget cycle. You will plan, justify, and execute client budgets, analyze programmatic and financial data, and interact with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in federal budget processes, TS/SCI with Poly, and strong communication across organizational lines. This position is based in Herndon, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in government financial management, budget management, or resource management.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, formulation, justification, and execution of client budgets throughout the complete federal budget cycle.
• Manage Plans and Budget activities within the Intelligence Community to align resources with priorities.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain budget documentation and supporting materials.
• Monitor budget execution and analyze financial data to identify trends and resource challenges.
• Generate and submit RCAF for operations teams.
• Provide recommendations to address budget and resource management issues.
• Use COGNOS, BASIS, and ALM to support activities.
• Assist in developing financial road maps for a diverse operational cadre.
• Analyze programmatic data to identify key issues and insights for leadership.

Skills

Government financial management

Budget management

Resource management

IC budget processes

Budget cycle

RCAF

MS Office

Communication

Data analysis

Independent/collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

COGNOS

BASIS

ALM

MS Office

Job description

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.

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.