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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.
We are seeking an Expert Level Functional Specilaist Advisor/Strategic Technical Advisor to join a mission-driven team supporting enterprise-level initiatives within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD), including the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and NSG/ASG programs.
In this influential role, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert (SME) and strategic consultant, guiding senior clients and technical teams across engineering, software design, policy, planning, and operational domains. You will ensure enterprise-wide quality, performance, and innovation across the full system lifecycle—from concept and architecture through implementation and evaluation.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to directly impact national security missions and shape the future of defense technology and intelligence capabilities.
Serve as a senior advisor and SME to government clients and project teams on system design, integration, and lifecycle strategies.
Analyze user and mission requirements to assess software feasibility, timeline, and cost.
Recommend and plan optimal system architectures, computing specifications, and peripheral equipment adjustments to meet mission needs.
Oversee software QA/QC processes and ensure performance through rigorous testing and evaluation.
Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and leadership to define system performance goals and interface specifications.
Guide upgrades and modifications to software systems to optimize efficiency and reduce overhead.
Evaluate cost, reporting, and security constraints to recommend hardware/software configurations.
Support program managers and enterprise planners in identifying system limitations and opportunities.
Produce high-quality documentation, technical reports, and communication for internal and external stakeholders.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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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 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.
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