Mission Engineer & Integrator

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

Job summary

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that delivers mission-critical capabilities across the globe. We seek a Mission Engineer and Integrator to provide technical and operational expertise for planning and executing complex operations, systems deployment, and risk management.

You will write operational correspondence, analyze requirements, develop concepts of operations, and recommend system upgrades.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of operational technology systems and equipment.
• Assist Sponsor personnel conducting risk management and governance responsibilities in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements.
• Analyze situational conditions and constraints to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet operational requirements.
• Support the generation of, and updates to, concepts of operations.
• Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment.
• Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment, and approvals.
• Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution.
• Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades.
• Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies.
• Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems.
• Review all-source reporting on assigned portfolios to produce counterintelligence guidance on inherent or known risks and mitigations surrounding the use of technology.
• Perform technical security and risk assessments to identify points of vulnerability and operational security risks, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Validate and verify operational and technical requirements.
• Use established Sponsor standards and regulations to address system non-compliance and provide recommendations to improve compliance

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong communication skills

Technical operations experience

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

MS/MA

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Mission Engineer and Integrator provides technical and operational expertise and support for technical operations planning and execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the deployment of operational technology systems and equipment;
• Write or contribute to operational correspondence and operational approval processes in various formats and venues;
• Assist Sponsor personnel conducting risk management and governance responsibilities in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements;
• Analyze situational conditions and constraints to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet operational requirements;
• Support the generation of, and updates to, concepts of operations;
• Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment;
• Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment, and approvals;
• Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution;
• Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades;
• Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies;
• Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems;
• Review all-source reporting on assigned portfolios to produce counterintelligence guidance on inherent or known risks and mitigations surrounding the use of technology;
• Perform technical security and risk assessments to identify points of vulnerability and operational security risks, and recommend risk mitigation strategies;
• Validate and verify operational and technical requirements;
• Use established Sponsor standards and regulations to address system non-compliance and provide recommendations to improve compliance

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Customer-specific experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Technical operational experience is highly desired

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

$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.

EEO

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