Program Analyst III, Technical Project Coordinator Manager

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Program Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinator to support Technical Project Managers and act as the link between field teams, vendors, and stakeholders. The role oversees administrative coordination to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into use, with a focus on remote execution.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments, excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in project coordination or program support.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience coordinating field installations or system deployments.
• Strong background coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track system installation schedules and milestones.
• Serve as the liaison between field teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables with regular status updates.
• Support budget tracking and cost awareness across the program.
• Oversee readiness for operational handoff and contractor acceptance inspections.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinator to support Technical Project Managers and serve as the critical link between field technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This role oversees the administrative and operational coordination required to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into operational use.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments and excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are completed accurately and on time.
This position is remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Technical Project Managers with project coordination and operational execution
• Act as the liaison between:
  • Field technical teams
  • Vendors and contractors
  • Program stakeholders and customers
• Coordinate and track system installation schedules
• Schedule and support new system user training activities
• Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables
• Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion

Installation & Deployment Oversight

• Coordinate equipment deliveries and vendor installation schedules
• Oversee vendor and contractor activities to ensure alignment with deployment timelines
• Validate:
  • Installation completion
  • System cutover activities
  • Successful Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)
• Track and confirm readiness for operational handoff

Transition & Disposition

• Coordinate handoff and disposition of legacy equipment following new system activation

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain schedules, milestones, and task tracking across field activities
• Track requirements and deliverable completion
• Support budget tracking and cost awareness
• Maintain documentation for project phases and deployment activities
• Track risks, issues, and mitigation actions
• Provide regular status reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 6 years of experience, may have lead experience
• US Citizenship with the ability to Obtain/Maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Experience supporting technical projects involving field installations or system deployments
• Strong background in project coordination and administrative support
• Experience tracking technical project milestones and deliverables
• Familiarity with IT, engineering, telecom, or system deployment workflows
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams
• Proficiency with project management tools such as:
  • MS Project
  • Jira
  • Smartsheet (or similar tools)

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable updates
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Effective stakeholder coordination and customer-facing communication

Work Environment

• Supports field-based technical deployments and system rollouts
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment
• High coordination across technical, vendor, and customer teams

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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