Program Manager

Peraton is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large federal program with the U.S. Census Bureau. This individual will be responsible for overall program management, contract performance, staffing, budgets, schedules, and day-to-day operations.

This position will be located in Reston, VA.

The selected candidate will lead teams supporting nationwide fingerprinting, badging and background investigation services for the 2028/2030 Census. This role requires someone who has experience managing large federal programs, leading multiple teams, and handling operations that grow significantly based on program needs. Previous USCB/USCB Decennial experience preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage overall program operations, ensuring contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance goals are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government representatives, program leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead a team of key personnel responsible for technical solutions, implementation, operations, maintenance, and security.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, reporting processes, and performance metrics.
• Oversee program budgets, financial reporting, funding, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Manage subcontractors and teaming partners to ensure program requirements and deliverables are met.
• Work with recruiting and operations teams to develop staffing plans and support hiring needs throughout the program.
• Oversee field operations across multiple locations and sites.
• Identify program risks, address issues, and develop solutions to keep operations on track.
• Track program milestones and coordinate schedules with the government and other contractors.
• Provide regular updates to government leadership on program performance, staffing, budgets, and operational activities.
• Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Support compliance with government security, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• Lead program transition and closeout activities, including staffing reductions, documentation, and system decommissioning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years managing large, geographically dispersed, programs.
• Experience managing scalable programs that require significant staffing onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience managing federal contracts, subcontractors, and multiple functional teams.
• Experience managing program risk, budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract deliverables. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting the U.S. Census Bureau or Decennial Census programs.
• Experience with GSA, Multiple Award, OLM, and BPAs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with biometric capture, identity management, and background investigations programs.
• Knowledge of OPM suitability requirements.