Deputy Program Manager - Space Support

Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified Deputy Program Manager candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III). 

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by summer 2026 

Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Program Manager in execution of a large-scale, mission-critical program supporting NORAD strategic warning and space operations  

• Oversee day-to-day program operations across OM&S, engineering, cybersecurity, and sustainment activities  

• Ensure 24×7 operational performance and mission readiness across distributed teams and systems  

• Coordinate execution across functional leads, subcontractors, and mission stakeholders  

• Assist with program financial management including staffing plans, forecasting, and cost control  

• Drive task execution, performance tracking, and delivery against SLAs and KPIs  

• Support transition activities including program stand-up, staffing ramp, and knowledge transfer  

• Identify operational risks and support mitigation strategies across program execution  

• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, RMF, and classified systems compliance requirements  

• Support customer engagement activities including PMRs, status reporting, and briefings  

• Act on behalf of the Program Manager as required  

Required Qualifications 

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SCI access required  

• 12+ years of relevant experience

• 6–8+ years of experience supporting DoD programs in a leadership role  

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) programs  

• Experience supporting space, missile warning, C2, ISR, or similar mission environments  

• Proven ability to support execution in a 24×7 operational environment  

• Experience with program coordination, reporting, and operational oversight  

• Familiarity with subcontractor coordination and multi-team environments  

• Experience working within classified systems and secure mission environments 
• Must be able to work in office or at a Customer location 4 days per week 
• Up to 20-25% travel may be required for this position  

Desired Qualifications 

• PMP or DAWIA certification, or working toward certification  

• Prior experience supporting NISSC I/II, ITW/AA, or Cheyenne Mountain Complex programs  

• Experience with space domain awareness or missile warning systems  

• Familiarity with DevSecOps or modern mission system environments  

• Background in RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks