Technical Project Manager

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Technical Project Manager in Herndon, VA to plan and manage multiple concurrent development projects and operations. You will lead up to 20 developers/analysts, ensure contract deliverables, and report progress to clients.

Ideal candidates have PMP certification or equivalent, strong leadership, and experience with MS Project, SharePoint, and Jira. This full-time role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years experience with BS/BA
• MS/MA requires 6+ years; PhD requires 3+ years
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Experience managing project deadlines and tracking progress

Responsibilities

• Interface with client to determine project requirements and priorities
• Lead a matrixed team of up to 20 developers and analysts
• Prepare project deliverables and progress reports
• Directs and supervises project resources and technical direction
• Manage budget, schedules, and vendor deliverables
• Support business development and assist with proposals

Skills

Project management

Timeline management

Progress tracking

Leadership

Client relations

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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

Peraton is seeking a Technical Project Manager. The position will perform the following duties, but not limited too:

The position includes planning and managing multiple concurrent small to mid-sized application development projects and ongoing operations.

This position is located in Herndon, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with the client to determine project requirements and priorities.
• Lead a matrixed team of approximately of up to 20 application developers and business analysts in the planning, execution and control of multiple concurrent projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports.
• Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• May assist in the management of a business unit or department or is at an entry level in management of such under the close supervision of the Division or Program Director.
• May supervise professional and technical personnel performing in their regular disciplines.
• May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans and other strategic tools.
• Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives. May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.
• Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation and support.
• Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.
• Develop and operate a variety of technical systems related to the specific job function.
• Specify systems requirements and insure that completed systems meet requirements.
• Support data acquisition process control.
• Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and other technical documentation.
• Able to supervise, manage, support and evaluate personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Experience managing project deadlines
• Experience tracking progress of projects

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional Certification PMP a Plus.
• DOD Position of Trust or above(Interim Secret or Secret), will be needed, if they have it great if they don't we might submit for the right candidate.

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of Project Management practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work closely and develop strong business relations with clients, project team members and other stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Proven ability to use MS Project to manage projects.

Familiarity with tools

• JIRA
• MS Project
• SharePoint
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.