SENSE Deputy Program Manager, Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S)
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead programs supporting NASA’s Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) enterprise, with primary responsibility for the Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) Department. The role supports reliable performance, modernization, and continuous improvement of space communications infrastructure serving human spaceflight, robotic missions, deep space networks, and ground-based mission operations. The position requires local commuting distance to Greenbelt, Maryland; Wallops Island, Virginia; or Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Deputy Program Manager applies knowledge of OM&S cost, technical, and schedule concepts, tools, and processes to inform SENSE program decisions and performance. The position has delegated responsibility, in the absence of the SENSE Program Manager, for SENSE OM&S task orders reporting to the NSN Project. These task orders support locations including the White Sands Complex, Blossom Point Remote Station, Guam Remote Station, Wallops Flight Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory, and Goddard Space Flight Center. The role provides deputy program management authority for NSN OM&S task orders and supervises OM&S project managers, including timecard approvals, performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and goal setting. It manages project schedules and budgets, staffing and resources, program controls, maintenance and sustainment activities, and status reporting, including NASA 533 reports. The Deputy Program Manager also serves as the SENSE OM&S interface with NASA NSN leadership and supports business development and capture activities for follow-on opportunities.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, with a BS/BA and 17 years of experience or an MS/MA and 14 years of experience.
- At least 12 years of project management experience, including leading teams, improving capabilities, redesigning processes, and managing projects that follow the systems engineering life cycle.
- At least 4 years of program or operations leadership experience supporting space communications systems, ground networks, mission operations, or similar federal programs.
- At least 6 years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, and SharePoint.
- Active Secret security clearance, which must be maintained.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
- Must be able to maintain the ability to access a government worksite.
Nice To Haves
- Prior NASA project management experience.
- Deputy program management experience, including corporate communications.
- Motivation, safety-mindedness, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Program management experience in a government contracting environment.
- Prior leadership experience with government, military, or industry.
- Strong people management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Preferred working knowledge of Enterprise Project Management (EPM), including experience with Deltek PM Compass.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee operations, maintenance, sustainment, and lifecycle management across geographically distributed space communications and tracking infrastructure.
- Serve as the SENSE OM&S interface with NASA NSN leadership and align work with mission performance requirements, contract objectives, and evolving architecture needs.
- Exercise deputy program management authority for NSN OM&S task orders and manage direct reports, including OM&S project managers.
- Perform supervisory duties, including timecard approvals, performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and goal setting.
- Provide technical and programmatic task order oversight across SENSE locations, including WSC, BPRS, GRS, WFF, KPGO, and GSFC.
- Manage OM&S project schedules and budgets and prepare technical and financial status reports, including NASA 533 reports.
- Lead program planning, resource management, staffing, and performance tracking in support of 24/7 operational missions and scheduled maintenance cycles.
- Oversee capability sustainment, including system upgrades, reliability improvements, configuration management, readiness assessments, and technical refresh initiatives.
- Manage planning and execution of maintenance windows, anomaly response, corrective actions, and mission operations support functions.
- Ensure system availability, performance metrics, operational reporting, and quality standards meet or exceed NASA expectations.
- Oversee integration of new technologies into legacy environments in coordination with engineering, cybersecurity, safety, and mission operations organizations.
- Maintain program controls for schedules, risks and opportunities, financial status, earned value practices as applicable, and contract compliance.
- Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, technical status reports, and program performance reviews to NASA and Peraton leadership.
- Promote operational excellence, safety, continuous improvement, and workforce development within the OM&S team.
- Assess technical and programmatic issues and develop resolutions that support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, including vendor management and coordination as needed.
- Support business development and capture for follow-on contract opportunities, recompetes, and mission expansions.
- Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and enable intervention and problem solving with managers and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
