Senior IT Program Manager

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

Every hour of every day, soldiers, acquisition professionals, and federal partners around the world count on systems that simply cannot go down. That is where PL ALTESS comes in. As the Agile Center of Excellence for the Program Executive Office Enterprise (PEO Enterprise), the U.S. Army Product Lead Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (PL ALTESS) runs enterprise-class data centers that host hundreds of programs, thousands of virtual servers, and millions of users worldwide, 24x7x365. Our team delivers the full spectrum of IT services: data center and Service Operations Center operations, network and systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud and application modernization, disaster recovery, and lifecycle testing across physical, virtual, and cloud architectures spanning multiple geographic locations. If you want your work to matter at mission scale, this is the place.

The opportunity: You will be the face, the voice, and the decision-maker for the entire PL ALTESS ITSS contract. As the Government's single point of contact, you will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team that keeps critical Army and DoW systems running around the clock, and you will have the authority to commit resources and get things done.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING (REQUIRED)

• 12 years experience to include Supervisory duties
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA Program Management certification (Advanced; formerly Level III), with a minimum of 5 years of program management experience.
• DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 801 – Program Manager at the Advanced proficiency level 
• Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline, with the ability to manage large-scale IT contracts of similar size and scope.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using MS Office Suite.
• Active DoW Secret security clearance
• US Citizenhsip

WHAT SETS YOU APART (DESIRED)

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

WORKLOCATION: 

• Radford, VA

Ready to keep the mission running? Apply today and join the team that keeps Army enterprise systems up 24x7x365.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.