Peraton · 4 months ago
Senior Director, Technology Program Management
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $282K/yr
18+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Director for Technology Program Management to lead program governance, oversee cybersecurity initiatives, and ensure operational excellence within the enterprise network.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and manage program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) requirements for the Army National Guard
Serve as the principal liaison to senior Government stakeholders, providing clear and timely program status updates, risk assessments, and performance reports
Ensure compliance with DoD, Federal, and State-level policies, directives, and security frameworks
Oversee operations and sustainment of enterprise network services supporting 1,200 users across 140,000 endpoints in geographically dispersed environments
Direct cyber defense initiatives to secure mission-critical systems, ensuring continuous availability of essential services for Federal operations and State-level Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions
Coordinate incident response, vulnerability management, and cyber risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise
Establish and enforce quality standards, operational processes, and performance metrics to ensure high availability, resiliency, and mission assurance
Manage program resources, budgets, and schedules to meet mission objectives without compromising security or service delivery
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices to strengthen enterprise network operations
Provide day-to-day direction, mentorship, and professional development to multidisciplinary program teams, ensuring technical and analytical expertise is applied effectively
Foster collaboration between Federal agencies, State National Guard units, and industry partners to enable integrated mission success
Support strategic planning to anticipate future operational requirements and emerging cyber threats
Ensure enterprise IT and cybersecurity capabilities are postured to support both Federal missions and rapid response requirements in support of State Governors during emergencies or natural disasters
Coordinate technical readiness and resilience planning to guarantee uninterrupted communication and cyber defense capabilities during contingency operations
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret Clearance Eligible for SCI
18+ years of experience in government technology commercialization, technology leadership, and/or change management within a federal contracting environment
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline to the work performed
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Program Manager / Senior leader working with Federal Government Contracts
Experience with the Army National Guard Cyber Operations
Possess and active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional (PmMP) Certification
Possess and active ITIL V3 Practitioner or ITIL V4 equivalent certification
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to project management or national security
Experience effectively directing and managing contract functions involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks
Possess DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO)
Experience with performance-based and award-fee contracts
10 YOE working for or with the National Guard
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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