Peraton · 11 hours ago
Systems Engineering, SME
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
18+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Expert-Level Program Manager to lead a large engineering organization supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), focusing on model-based systems engineering and integration for NGA's Sensor Integration mission.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program execution for a large NGA Task Order, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, SOW, and Award Fee Plans
Manage staffing, onboarding, and rapid backfill of qualified personnel in accordance with Task Order position descriptions
Oversee delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs, reports, briefings, white papers, evaluations, and trip reports) with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Provide day-to-day contractual and programmatic management, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance management
Serve as the primary interface with NGA leadership, including Division Chiefs, Government PMOs, Chief Engineers, and mission stakeholders
Plan and orchestrate integrated work activities, schedules, milestones, and surge support across technical teams
Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers and technical leads; support recruiting, hiring, and workforce planning
Apply industry best practices in lifecycle engineering, agile and traditional program management, and lean six-sigma execution
Support acquisition activities, governance boards, steering groups, and advisory panels as required
Contribute to business growth by supporting proposals and follow-on opportunities within your mission area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, IT, Mathematics, or a related STEM field (or equivalent additional experience)
Expert-level Program/Project Management experience, with demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk
18+ years of experience in government or industry supporting DoD or IC acquisition programs (including PPBES)
Proven experience building, leading, and managing large, multidisciplinary engineering teams
Hands-on experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, analysis, documentation, verification, and validation)
Previous NGA experience is required, including work within NSG/ASG environments
Prior IC and/or DoD program or project management experience
Ability to operate as Contractually Key Personnel and serve as the senior vendor representative for program execution
TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
Preferred
Knowledge of the GEOINT mission and its role within the Intelligence Community
PMP, DAWIA Level III (Program Management), or equivalent advanced program management certification
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, and languages
Experience developing or reviewing cost estimates tied to technical scope and mission outcomes
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles
Practical experience tailoring and executing Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
Strong ability to identify technical risks early and communicate impacts proactively
Experience performing verification and validation of complex engineering deliverables
Working knowledge of: Cloud-based technologies, Structured and unstructured Big Data, Automation, AI, and augmentation technologies
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and enterprise-scale integration
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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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