Job Requirements
Reston, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$146,000 - $234,000
Job Description
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.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a dynamic and strategic business leader to take ownership of a critical and growing line of business within our Defense Mission Solutions business unit. This Department Head role offers significant visibility with senior corporate leadership and the opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver mission impact across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational excellence, business development acumen, and leadership to accelerate performance and expand our footprint.
What you'll do:
Qualifications
What you'll need:
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.
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.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a dynamic and strategic business leader to take ownership of a critical and growing line of business within our Defense Mission Solutions business unit. This Department Head role offers significant visibility with senior corporate leadership and the opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver mission impact across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational excellence, business development acumen, and leadership to accelerate performance and expand our footprint.
What you'll do:
- Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of multiple programs, through subordinate program/project managers, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Own and grow a portfolio of programs, driving on-contract growth and securing follow-on business opportunities.
- Provide leadership and oversight for a department within a larger organizational unit, including supervisory and professional development responsibilities.
- Serve as a key interface with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including acting as a technical liaison when required.
- Lead and/or support major proposal efforts, including capture strategy, solution development, and coordination with pricing and functional teams.
- Oversee all phases of program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
- Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding execution to ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
- Develop and deliver program, financial, and operational reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish and enforce quality assurance standards across all products and services.
- Assign resources and provide technical and operational direction to ensure successful program delivery.
- Maintain a proactive, results-driven approach to achieving organizational and program objectives.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- 16+ years of experience in government contracting, including P&L ownership and a demonstrated track record of growing a portfolio of programs year over year.
- Experience developing and executing large capture strategies within the Department of Defense/Department of War, (DoD/DoW).
- Experience briefing and engaging with C-level executives and General/Flag Officers.
- Proven ability to lead teams of Program Managers across multiple programs, driving strong performance and sustained growth.
- Demonstrated success building customer relationships and identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Secret Clearance Required
- Must live with in commutable distance to a Washington, DC area Peraton office
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
- Experience in spectrum operations, unmanned systems, and other emerging DoD technologies.
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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