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Senior Manager, Technology Program Management

Peraton

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Top Secret/SCI
$146,000 - $234,000
Polygraph
Management
Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager (PM); the successful PM candidate is responsible for ensuring the successful contractual and programmatic execution of Programs and Task Order (TO) requirements serving as the authoritative point of contact for Peraton on all TO and program performance matters. The PM interfaces with the Peraton PMO, NSES PMO and TO Government Leads to ensure all positions are staffed and/or backfilled quickly with qualified personnel in accordance with the specified TO Position Descriptions. The PM is responsible for ensuring work deliverables, resolving performance shortfalls or deficiencies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating overarching Government objectives and goals for the Task Order to the contractor team. The PM works with the TO Lead Engineers, Integrators, Business Process Manager, as well as the Government Leadership to plan and orchestrate work activities for coordinated deliveries and comprehensive solutions. The PM provides technical expertise and assistance to the Government on programmatic matters related to lifecycle engineering and industry best program management practices to achieve NGA's GEOINT mission.

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Provide Contract Management support to ensure the timely execution of all financial, staffing and administrative contract actions. Perform day-to-day contractual and programmatic management of the TO.
  • Trains and supervises personnel. Develops Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. Will be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as required to complete task.
  • Has supervisory and developmental responsibilities within a functional area. The program manager manages one or more projects or programs as well as supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.
  • Provide program management support to Government TO Leads to facilitate the technical execution of the TO. Program Management support includes cost, schedule, risk and performance management of all TO staff and work activities.
  • Work with Government TO Leads to ensure contractor personnel are qualified to perform the assigned task, tasks are understood and completed within the specified timelines, and potential personnel problems are pre-empted.
  • Consult and coordinate with the Government PMO and appropriate TO Leads for new resource requirements and associated cost estimates resulting from technical work scope adjustments. Establish and implement streamlined processes and procedures enabling the rapid respond to surge requirements for increased contract personnel.
  • Ensure programmatic alignment and adherence to the NGA Vision, Planning and Programs, as well Agency Priorities.
  • Ensure the accuracy, quality, configuration management and timely delivery of all required TO deliverables to include the Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Staffing Report, Monthly Activity Report, Quarterly Program Management Review materials, and as required Trip Reports, Briefings, Evaluations, Technical Assignments, White Papers or other Government requested deliverables necessary for the successful execution and/or completion of work activities.
  • Plan and execute Quarterly Program Reviews to provide the NSES PMO and Government TO Leads a comprehensive understanding of the health/status of all TO activities.
  • Support the coordination of program management activities between the NGA KC's/PEO's, and NGA Directorates and Associate Directorates.
  • Support NGA and IC Steering Groups, Advisory Groups and Governance Boards as required.
  • Provide program management expertise in lean six-sigma strategies and execution and agile methods, practices and execution.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a poly.
  • Candidate is required to be in a direct (TS/SCI billet) position for the NEE Program on TO17 and must qualify against a labor category for a NEE level-4 Expert position. Or already active on NEE TO17 in a direct level-4 Expert position.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert level work experience.
  • Expert-level (18+ years) experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle working in government or industry in DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES.
  • Experience as a Program Manager in terms of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
  • Experience in engineering, design and analysis of IT or related systems experience phases of design, development, analysis and documentation, and development of standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or equivalent specialized experience with Program/Project Management tools and techniques.
Desired:
  • Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.
  • Knowledge of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community.
  • Experience with the development and/or review of cost estimates and the associated technical work scope necessary to achieve stated objectives.
  • Experience in performing validation and verification of various engineering results and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results against customer requirements.
  • Experience in tailoring and using both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • Experience with the identification of technical issues and proactive communication of possible impacts.
  • Working knowledge of Cloud-based technologies.
  • Working knowledge of Structured and Unstructured Big Data.
  • Working knowledge of Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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 Duration Statement: 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.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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