Technical Program Manager at Peraton

ResponsibilitiesAs Program Manager leading Space Warfighting operations team in support of a national defense program you will be responsible for the cross-country 24/7 and day-to-day management of the contract including staffing as well as technical and programmatic reporting across six geographically separated operating locations. As a senior leader and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) subject matter expert (SME) you will directly work with employees and subcontractors assigned to the program and provide leadership and mentoring to the team. The Program Manager is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and customer decision makers to define tasks set expectations and then deliver complete mission execution and on-time product submissions. Additionally the Program Manager will monitor progress and support the integration of developing SDA systems & new tool capabilities that drive efficiency and improved TTPs for essential Fight Safety & Mission Protection areas of responsibility (AOR). The successful candidate will ensure role redundancy via training and fully equipped critical 24/7 positions that rapidly respond to all space and terrestrial-based threats that pose a risk to national security space assets. Establishing high moral & mission execution standards and leading by example is central to successful risk-management and a key responsibility of the Program Manager.Responsibilities:Manage staff (employees subcontractors) and work to resolve issues fostering a culture of respectAct as liaison between program contractors COTR and other government customersEnsure program staff comply with contract requirements and operate within scopeManage program scope objectives milestones deliverables in alignment w/ contract requirementsOversee operations & direct changes when necessary to improve mission executionSupport testing & integration efforts as new technologies link with all space protection missionsContribute to course of action (COA) planning offer SME guidance to training manager crew leadsForecast financial reports maintain technical/cost/schedule deliver contract-required documentsLead program review meetings discussing key activities and risk managementSupport strategic planning and anticipate future threats and operational requirementsCoordinate with COTR Security on personnel clearance crossover and onboarding actionsOccasional travel to partnered operations centers (CONUS multiple sites within program) and local customer facilities is ***This position is contingent upon award of contract***Qualifications16 years experience with bachelors degree within a STEM field10 years combined experience working in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission operations centers (government or commercial) space surveillance network or space vehicle operations sites7 years prior working experience with National Reconnaissance Office missions and systemsRelevant experience working with other IC organizations5 years Program Management experience or 5 years experience serving as Project Lead or Operations Lead for a national space defense operations programProject Management Professional (PMP) or similar CertificationActive TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI PolyPREFERRED:Graduate degree or PHD in business management or mission related engineering fields10 years experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levelsUnderstanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systemsPrior experience working in conjunction with strategic planning and space intelligence divisionsSECURITY CLEARANCE:This position requires the candidate to be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.Peraton OverviewPeraton 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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$176000 - $282000. 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 individuals 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 176000 - 282000