Deputy Program Manager - Space Support

Peraton•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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). 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.

Requirements

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 24x7 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

Nice To Haves

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

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 24x7 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