Program Manager

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

Job summary

A leading national security firm is seeking a Program Manager to support the NOAA AWIPS program. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in managing the program's cost, schedule, and performance. Responsibilities include overseeing modernization efforts, compliance with quality assurance plans, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Required qualifications include 12+ years of experience, PMP certification, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $176,000 - $282,000.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in project management, preferably with Federal IT contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with high-availability enterprise systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract execution and act as the primary point of contact.
• Oversee program activities including modernization and mission assurance.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Agile principles

Financial management

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Job Information

Requisition ID: 2026-162938

Position Category: Project Management

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Locations: US

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Program Manager to support the NOAA AWIPS program - the mission‑critical system used by National Weather Service forecasters nationwide to track storms, analyze real‑time weather data, and issue alerts that protect lives and property. As the Program Manager, you will provide overall leadership and direction for this highly visible program, ensuring the stability, modernization, and ongoing success of a system that plays a vital role in safeguarding communities across the country.

This position is hybrid. Must be local to one of the following Peraton facilities: Melbourne, FL, Aurora, CO, Herndon, VA, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Omaha, NE, Huntsville, AL, King of Prussia, PA, or Silver Spring, MD.

Responsible for managing the cost and schedule requirements of a product line through all phases from proposal to product distribution. Ensures that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, computer time, facilities and sales force are available to support the product line. Develops and/or implements techniques to track product line performance against goals. Work with customers to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the overall lead for contract execution and the primary point of contact.
• Provide leadership and oversight of all program activities including O&M, modernization, transition, and mission assurance.
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and program risk management.
• Direct financial, staffing, and technical performance across all task areas.
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing large Federal IT and O&M contracts.
• Experience using Agile principles to lead successful cloud migration efforts for mission critical systems
• Demonstrated experience with mission‑critical, high‑availability enterprise systems.
• Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting NOAA, NWS, or similar mission‑critical weather/environmental IT systems.
• Background in cloud migration or large‑scale IT modernization programs.
• Active/Current Public Trust

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

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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 cannot 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.