Peraton · 11 hours ago
Cyber Program Deputy Manager
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead a large contract supporting U.S. Cyber Command and the Defense Intelligence Agency, overseeing intelligence operations and workforce management.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and day-to-day program management of approximately 50 cleared professionals supporting the J2 and DIA mission
Manage all program operations, including task order planning, staffing, performance, and risk management
Oversee delivery of analytical products and ensure alignment with USCYBERCOM and DIA priorities, performance metrics, and mission outcomes
Engage routinely with Government stakeholders across J2, J3, and partner organizations, to include DIA and the rest of the Intelligence Community (IC) to ensure integrated support and operational transparency
Lead program reviews, contract deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed customer expectations
Manage surge requirements and coordinate with subcontractors and functional leads to sustain analytical and mission readiness
Support workforce development through mentorship, training, and succession planning aligned to Peraton's, USCYBERCOM's, and DIA's strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years with no degree or BS/BA; Minimum of 18 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 5 years with Ph.D., may have supervisory or management experience
Previous USCYBERCOM and/or DIA experience or equivalent Joint/Combatant Command-level intelligence experience
Demonstrated experience with the Cyberspace Joint Operation Planning Process (CJOPP) and the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program (DIAP)
Executive leadership and program management experience leading complex, multi-functional teams
Force development experience
Experience providing intelligence support to cyberspace operations (CO) and/or experience leading all-source analysis for a large IC organization
Background in training, workforce development, and mission enablement
Proven record of collaboration and communication with senior DoD, Intelligence Community, and interagency stakeholders
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting or leading large, enterprise-level intelligence contracts within the DoD or IC
Knowledge of USCYBERCOM, DIA, DoDIN operations, and/or Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE)
Familiarity with ITIL or Agile-based program execution models
Prior experience supporting HUMINT, CI, JIOC, or large DIA missions
Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, Cyber Operations, or a related discipline
PMP Certification
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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