ICAM Technical Project Manager

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an ICAM Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT projects across the full lifecycle in a federal government setting. You will drive Agile delivery, manage resources, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned with client requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong IAM/ICAM background, AWS GovCloud experience, and active PMP certification, with excellent communication to senior leadership. US citizenship and Public Trust readiness are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience with supervisory/lead roles.
• 7+ years PM experience in IT.
• Experience managing large-scale federal IT projects.
• Experience supervising IT operations including deployment and training.
• Strong IAM/ICAM and AWS GovCloud knowledge.
• Active PMP certification.
• ITIL Foundation or knowledge of ITIL service management.
• Experience managing Agile development teams and impact on architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to senior leadership.
• US Citizenship; eligible for Public Trust security clearance.
• Expert knowledge of cloud, systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of large-scale IT projects in a federal setting.
• Establish priorities, plan resources, and secure assets.
• Develop detailed project plans based on scope and budget.
• Apply Agile methods for planning and delivery.
• Break down projects into sequenced tasks to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.
• Maintain communications with federal stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards.
• Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, ensure quality.

Skills

Agile project management

IAM/ICAM domain knowledge

AWS GovCloud familiarity

Project leadership

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

IT operations oversight

Big-picture stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cloud and systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Cross-functional delivery teamwork

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

ICAM Technical Project Manager

Job Locations

US

Requisition ID: 2026-169713

Position Category: Project Management

Clearance: Public Trust

Peraton is seeking an experienced ICAM 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 and access management, 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. What will you do:

Responsibilities

• 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

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
• 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 and Access Management (IAM), ICAM and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Active PMP certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification or demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier 4/6c) security clearance.
• Expert knowledge of recent advances in computer science, cloud, and systems engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.