Expert Level Lead Integrator

Peraton•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to lead large-scale integration and modernization initiatives that directly impact national security? We're looking for an Expert Lead Integrator to drive mission-critical transformation efforts across enterprise-level GEOINT systems, including the Analytic and Exploitation Environment, Foundation GEOINT Mission, and Compartmented GEOINT Enterprise. Key Responsibilities: As a strategic leader, you will: Lead complex engineering coordination across programs and organizational lines to support high-priority government initiatives. Partner directly with Government Office and Division Chiefs to shape priorities, assign resources, resolve critical issues, and ensure successful delivery of engineering and integration efforts. Drive modernization across IT infrastructure, system resiliency, and GEOINT tasking and collection systems. Your Impact: Support development and integration of critical national security systems. Enhance enterprise system performance and reliability. Enable strategic alignment and execution of high-impact technology initiatives. Core Duties: Assess, document, and track new engineering requirements. Facilitate Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to align Government and Contractor teams. Support resource planning and cross-team coordination. Develop and maintain project schedules aligned to strategic milestones. Lead planning for Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews, including content development. Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and integration plans. Oversee change management to align resources, adjust priorities, and identify critical skillsets. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Proven experience in enterprise-level systems integration and modernization. Strong leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams. Familiarity with GEOINT systems or national security programs. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive results. This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly, VA or Springfield, VA. Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field
OR 18+ years of experience as a Lead Integrator in lieu of a degree
18+ years of experience in: Engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems
All phases of system design, development, analysis, and documentation
Developing standards and technical guidelines
18+ years of experience in government or industry supporting: DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
Active TS/SCI clearance, OR the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, and languages
Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks
Software Development Framework (SDF) certification
INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification

Responsibilities

Lead complex engineering coordination across programs and organizational lines to support high-priority government initiatives.
Partner directly with Government Office and Division Chiefs to shape priorities, assign resources, resolve critical issues, and ensure successful delivery of engineering and integration efforts.
Drive modernization across IT infrastructure, system resiliency, and GEOINT tasking and collection systems.
Assess, document, and track new engineering requirements.
Facilitate Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to align Government and Contractor teams.
Support resource planning and cross-team coordination.
Develop and maintain project schedules aligned to strategic milestones.
Lead planning for Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews, including content development.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and integration plans.
Oversee change management to align resources, adjust priorities, and identify critical skillsets.