SENSE Deputy Program Manager, Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S)

Peraton • Las Cruces, NM

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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 may be based in Greenbelt, Maryland; Wallops Island, Virginia; or Las Cruces, New Mexico, and requires commuting distance to one of these locations. The Deputy Program Manager applies OM&S cost, technical, and schedule knowledge to SENSE program decisions and performance. In the absence of the SENSE Program Manager, the role has delegated responsibility for SENSE OM&S task orders reporting to the NSN Project across SENSE locations, including WSC, BPRS, GRS, WFF, KPGO, and GSFC. The role also manages OM&S project managers and performs supervisory duties, including timecard approvals, performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and goal setting.

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, and PowerPoint), MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Active Secret security clearance, which must be maintained.
• U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship.
• Ability to maintain access to a government worksite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior NASA project management experience.
• Deputy program management experience, including corporate communications.
• Motivation, a safety-minded approach, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Program management experience in a government contracting environment.
• Prior leadership experience with government, military, or industry.
• Strong people management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Provide deputy program management authority for NSN OM&S task orders.
• Manage and supervise OM&S project managers, including timecard approvals, performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and goal setting.
• Provide technical and programmatic oversight of OM&S task orders 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 the NASA 533 report.
• Lead program planning, resource management, staffing, and performance tracking for 24/7 operational missions and scheduled maintenance cycles.
• Oversee capability sustainment activities, 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 and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, safety, and mission operations organizations.
• Maintain program controls, including schedule and risk management, opportunity management, 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 project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals, including vendor management and coordination as needed.
• Support business development and capture activities for follow-on contract opportunities, recompetes, and mission expansions.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and intervene to solve problems with managers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior