Operations Specialist

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to support our customer onsite in McLean, Virginia, in high tempo environments and drive mission execution for national security objectives. The successful candidate will have a TS/SCI with Polygraph, 12+ years of relevant experience, and a proven ability to coordinate across government partners while maintaining situational awareness and readiness.

This role requires professional collaboration and the ability to operate under limited

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience with BS/BA.
• Background supporting national security objectives in operational roles.
• Proven ability for around-the-clock situational awareness impacting mission readiness.
• Experience working across silos to support whole-of-government activities.
• Ability to engage partners professionally and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer onsite in McLean, VA in high tempo environments and drive mission execution for national security objectives.
• Coordinate with partners across government to stay ahead of threats and maintain readiness.
• Maintain excellent, collaborative relationships with executive leaders and incorporate feedback thoughtfully.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

12+ years experience

National security objectives

24x7 operations

Cross-agency collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to support our customer onsite in McLean, Va proven to excel in high operational tempo environments and drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community. You are a strategic collaborator, ensuring coordination with partners across the spectrum of government to stay ahead of the threat. You thrive in complex situations and are capable of considering the whole picture, even in times of stress, to maintain excellent performance. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer's ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA
• Possess a background supporting national security objectives in operational and/or watch-type roles
• Proven ability to maintain around-the-clock situational awareness of activities, events, etc. impacting mission readiness and continuity
• Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
• Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to work a non‑standard shift schedule to support 24x7x365 operations
• Experience leading teams by participating in hiring & onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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