Engagement Lead

Peraton • MacDill AFB, FL

8d • $86,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Engagement Lead - Senior to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, FL . Responsibilities: As a n Engagement Lead - Senior you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: Serves as a lead expert in orchestrating and managing high-level tenant engagements to gather, analyze, and strategically document complex requirements for C2ISR Transport Infrastructure initiatives. Leads strategic requirements elicitation processes with senior tenant personnel, translating ambiguous operational challenges into well-defined, measurable, and technically sound acquisition requirements and advancing the application of commercial solutions using a commerciality checklist. Ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines across all phases of acquisition and contract management, adhering to OCI plan and NDAs. Executes logistics strategies aligned with SCRM to ensure secure, efficient delivery of mission-critical materials while mitigating supply chain risks Directs and oversees the development of comprehensive performance work statements (PWSs), statements of objectives (SOs), and other critical acquisition documentation, ensuring alignment with tenant vision and compliance with all regulations. Conducts in-depth market research and source identification for complex C2ISR needs, influencing acquisition strategies by recommending innovative solutions and evaluating potential risks and opportunities. Ensures strict compliance with Federal, DoD, and state acquisition directives across all requirement definition activities, proactively identifying potential compliance issues and developing mitigation strategies. Acts as a trusted advisor to higher-level tenant POCs, shaping strategic thinking around C2ISR acquisition initiatives, managing expectations, and influencing long-term program direction. Functions as a technical expert in requirements engineering for acquisition, anticipating strategic tenant needs, and ensuring the development of robust and compliant acquisition packages. Utilize IT Management experience in the conduct of duties Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: acquisition compliance frameworks (FAR/DFARS/SOFARS requirements matrix); vendor proposal review checklists for technical/cost compliance; market research portals (ASSIST, GSA eLibrary , FedBizOpps , SAM.gov); supplier performance dashboards with SLA tracking and escalation procedures; contract expenditure monitoring systems; multi MIPR financial tracking tools with allocation rules; spend plan development templates; earned value management (EVM) tools; predictive analytics engines for procurement cost forecasting; COOP readiness trackers for supply chain continuity; stakeholder communication dashboards for procurement coordination; lessons learned repositories for acquisition and vendor management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a n Engagement Lead or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 3 years’ experience wi t h an MS/MA o r 0 years’ experience with a PhD. or 9 years' w/o a degree or 7 years' with AS/AA
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is
• PMP certification

Nice To Haves

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead expert in orchestrating and managing high-level tenant engagements to gather, analyze, and strategically document complex requirements for C2ISR Transport Infrastructure initiatives.
• Leads strategic requirements elicitation processes with senior tenant personnel, translating ambiguous operational challenges into well-defined, measurable, and technically sound acquisition requirements and advancing the application of commercial solutions using a commerciality checklist.
• Ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines across all phases of acquisition and contract management, adhering to OCI plan and NDAs.
• Executes logistics strategies aligned with SCRM to ensure secure, efficient delivery of mission-critical materials while mitigating supply chain risks
• Directs and oversees the development of comprehensive performance work statements (PWSs), statements of objectives (SOs), and other critical acquisition documentation, ensuring alignment with tenant vision and compliance with all regulations.
• Conducts in-depth market research and source identification for complex C2ISR needs, influencing acquisition strategies by recommending innovative solutions and evaluating potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensures strict compliance with Federal, DoD, and state acquisition directives across all requirement definition activities, proactively identifying potential compliance issues and developing mitigation strategies.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to higher-level tenant POCs, shaping strategic thinking around C2ISR acquisition initiatives, managing expectations, and influencing long-term program direction.
• Functions as a technical expert in requirements engineering for acquisition, anticipating strategic tenant needs, and ensuring the development of robust and compliant acquisition packages.
• Utilize IT Management experience in the conduct of duties

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

What This Job Offers

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