Space Programs Project Manager — Direct-to-Earth (DTE)

Peraton; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Direct-to-Earth Project Manager in Wallops Island, Virginia to lead DTE efforts under the SENSE contract with NASA. You will develop, track, and manage integrated project schedules and budgets, coordinating resources, subcontractors, and task orders to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates bring extensive program management, financial oversight, and cross-site leadership, with a focus on process improvement, risk mitigation, and timely communications to the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated project schedules.
• Experience supervising multifaceted teams.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track project plans, budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Oversee contract-wide project schedules.
• Prepare task orders and subcontractor statements of work.
• Track resources to meet project requirements.
• Manage project financial processes and PM tools.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans; manage scope changes.
• Provide direction to DTE staff and subcontractors across sites.
• Deliver briefings and reports to NASA customer.
• Establish milestones and ensure adherence to master plans.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling expertise

Budget and cost forecasting

MS Project

SharePoint

Team leadership

Risk management

Customer communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Direct-to-Earth Project Manager in Wallops Island, Virginia to lead DTE efforts under the SENSE contract with NASA. You will develop, track, and manage integrated project schedules and budgets, coordinating resources, subcontractors, and task orders to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates bring extensive program management, financial oversight, and cross-site leadership, with a focus on process improvement, risk mitigation, and timely communications to the customer.