Peraton · 5 days ago
Senior Counsel – Business Operations (National Aerospace Systems)
US-VA-Reston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $282K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are seeking a Senior Counsel – Business Operations to support the Legal Department and advise on business operations related to federal aviation and government contracting.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as primary counsel to Peraton’s National Aerospace Systems (NAS) Sector, advising on a broad range of complex legal, contractual and regulatory compliance matters in support of Peraton’s execution of its Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program
Provide advice, counsel, and negotiation support for contract and procurement activities, including on customer proposals, prime contracts and subcontracts, associate contractor agreements, and non-disclosure and teaming agreements
Lead the development and enhancement of standard operating procedures for the BNATCS program and related activities to address information protection, organizational conflicts of interest, contract change management, resolution of claims and disputes and other program execution issues
Work closely with other members of the Legal Department, Contracts, Procurement and Sector leadership and program teams in support of all NAS Sector business operations
Qualification
Required
US Citizen
Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial government, corporate in-house and/or law firm experience in the federal contracting industry, with a minimum of 5 of those years involving significant work on matters relating to federal aviation
Deep understanding of the federal aviation industry
Strong communication and writing skills
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels
Ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions
Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
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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