Technical Program Manager

2026-165752

CAtegory:

Project Management

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Herndon
,
Virginia

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced highly skilled Technical Program Manager to join our team.  This position oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
  • Reviews status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepares status reports
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
  • Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph (or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph).
  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s +10 years relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Familiarity with COTS Applications, and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
  • Experience with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and logistics staff.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and system integration.
  • Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks as part of a formal risk management program.
  • Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and other direct costs, including travel and training.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently
  • Meets SLA response times under high-priority situations
  • Strong written/verbal communication
Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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