Mission Engineering & Systems Integration Lead

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a senior Mission Engineering and Technical Operations Manager to oversee complex task orders in McLean, VA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as primary liaison with government officials and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 12+ years of experience; an additional 4 years may substitute for degree.
• 12 years of cumulative experience, including at least 10 years in Mission Engineering/Technical Operations and managing similar projects.
• 5+ years of direct experience supporting the client.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple tasks and environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication with government stakeholders.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of a small Mission Engineering and Integration Task Order focused on technical operations.
• Coordinate the management of all work performed under the Task Order.
• Act as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer, the CO’s Technical Representative, other customer officials and the Contractor support.
• Responsible for all financials, cost, schedule and technical performance of multiple projects or major tasks.
• Coordinate the identification of personnel to fill all vacancies and coordinate subcontractors and team members.
• Work with the customer and team to anticipate changes in the mission and negotiate contract changes.
• Provide contract management and resource coordination, with management oversight.
• Ensure deliverables are correct, timely, and of high quality.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication with all levels of management and customer.
• Ensure tasks are completed by contract personnel and reported to the customer.
• Foster relationships with GTMs serviced by the contract.
• Provide strategic technical advice to senior leadership and participate in executive discussions.
• Provide proactive management support to fast-paced operational projects.
• Contribute input to organization-wide processes with management.
• Support quick-turnaround projects with budgets, plans, and resource management.
• Track day-to-day schedules and establish processes to monitor project progress.
• Ensure program schedules are integrated and followed.
• Coordinate with mission partners to drive future technical decisions.
• Validate, document, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Program/Project Management

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a senior Mission Engineering and Technical Operations Manager to oversee complex task orders in McLean, VA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as primary liaison with government officials and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to