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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Senior IT Program Manager

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeRadford, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must have 12 years of experience, including supervisory duties.
  • The candidate must hold a Project Management Professional certification or an Advanced DAWIA Program Management certification, formerly Level III, and have at least five years of program management experience.
  • The candidate must be DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 801 – Program Manager at the Advanced proficiency level.
  • The candidate must have a background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline, and be able to manage large-scale IT contracts of similar size and scope.
  • The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop and present complex information to senior Government officials using the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • The candidate must hold an active Department of War Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the single point of contact to the Government for all contract matters, with authority to commit contractor resources and make binding decisions.
  • Provide end-to-end oversight of all contractor personnel and activities, ensuring every deliverable meets the PWS and applicable standards.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, integrated schedules, and budgets across all functional areas.
  • Drive contract performance management, quality control, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate program risks before they become problems.
  • Build trusted relationships with Government leadership and stakeholders, and communicate potential issues proactively.
  • Maintain a continuous on-site presence and respond quickly to all Government inquiries and concerns.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline is preferred.
  • Experience deploying large-scale hardware and software enhancements or upgrades for organizations with widely distributed geographic sites is preferred.
  • Familiarity with current and emerging network and infrastructure management technologies and business practices is preferred.

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2017

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