Project Control Specialist 4

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.  The Program Management Analyst works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.  The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our  Project Control Specialist oversees and coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and performs project management and planning in coordination with project team and line management. Specific tasks include:

• Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, for intervention, and problem solving with project managers, line manager, and customer goals

• Tracks and reports the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between management and project planning efforts

• Reviews status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports

• Assesses project issues and provides information to responsible parties to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress including milestones within a projected time line

• Notifies appropriate personnel when time line issues occur. Extensive experience with Microsoft Project software is required

• Extensive contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts

• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics operations

• Performs other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience, master's degree with 3 years experience or high school diploma with 9+ years experience.
• U.S Citizenship; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must have experience in project management and planning
• Must have the ability to balance and prioritize numerous deadlines
• Must demonstrate appropriate People Leadership Characteristics
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with government contracts
• Prior experience in a Union environment
• Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 experience or training

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Physical activity may include forklift, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and repetitive motion
• Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.