Senior Technical Program Manager — Cyber & Risk

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee ongoing projects, coordinate between project management, planning, and engineering teams, and ensure schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience, and strong skills in risk management, cybersecurity, and cost control to support national security programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Familiarity with COTS applications and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and logistics staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and line management.
• Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and for intervention and problem solving with stakeholders.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Project management

RDT&E environments

COTS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree +10 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree +8 years

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee ongoing projects, coordinate between project management, planning, and engineering teams, and ensure schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience, and strong skills in risk management, cybersecurity, and cost control to support national security programs.