Program Manager

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

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA and Reston, VA seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a major contract with TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include staffing, financial management, and programmatic reporting, directing staff and subcontractors, and coordinating with the COTR and customer decision makers to maintain baselines.

The role requires PMP and 16+ years in program management within the Intelligence Community, with contracts over $400M. The position is contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 16 years progressive experience in Program/Project management.
• Experience in Intelligence Community; Cyber Security or Cyber Intelligence preferred.
• Ability to transition across multiple tasks quickly.
• Experience managing contracts over $400M.
• Knowledge of customer processes, programs, and policies.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to interface with senior government staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the contract, including staffing and financial management.
• Provide leadership to employees and subcontractors; mentor team members.
• Define tasks with the customer to set expectations and maintain baselines.
• Prepare staffing plans, forecast program financial performance, and deliver reports.
• Coordinate with security on crossover/orientation and timekeeping guidance.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed; manage LOE and completion contracts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Education

PMP Certification or equivalent

Tools

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

Job description

Program Manager

US-based opportunities in Herndon, VA and Reston, VA. Requisition ID 2026-166097 • Position Category: Project Management • Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/ Poly

Responsibilities

As a Senior Program Manager, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract including staffing, financial management, as well as technical and programmatic reporting. They will be responsible for overseeing employees and subcontractors. A familiarity with and ability to manage LOE and completion contract types is key as well as a basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts. The candidate will direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the program from the technical and administrative areas and provide leadership and mentoring to the team. The candidate is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and key customer decision makers to maintain the technical/cost/schedule baseline and generate deliverables. The Senior Program Manager will work with the customer to define tasks and set expectations.

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete tasks. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contracts, departmental, project and/or financial reports. Assist new staff members in starting work on new tasks. Coordinate with Security on crossover and orientation and provide time and attendance instructions and assistance as needed.

This position is contingent upon award of contract

Qualifications

• PMP Certification or equivalent
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 16 years exp progressive experience within Program/Project management
• Program Management experience within the Intelligence Community; supporting Cyber Security or Cyber Intelligence preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work and quickly transition across multiple tasks
• Experience managing contracts over $400M
• Working knowledge of the customer processes, programs, and policies
• Expert representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government
• Expert skills using MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated expert ability to effectively work with senior and executive level government staff

PREFERRED:

• Agile Certification
• ITIL V4

Compensation and About

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. Salary is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, geographic location, and other 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.