Program Management - Space Support

Peraton•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified Program Manager candidate 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 role is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by summer 2026. The qualified candidate will oversee the operations, maintenance, and sustainment of critical national mission systems that 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
16+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience leading large DoD programs in a PM or equivalent leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) programs
Experience supporting space, missile warning, C2, ISR, or similarly complex mission systems
Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams in a 24x7 operational environment
Strong experience with program financials (forecasting, budgeting, cost control, EVM)
Experience managing subcontractors and multi-vendor program environments
Strong familiarity with classified systems, secure communications, and mission IT infrastructure
Experience working directly with senior DoD customers (NORAD, USNORTHCOM, USSPACECOM)
Must be able to work in office or at a Customer location 4 days per week

Nice To Haves

PMP, DAWIA, or equivalent Program Management 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 and modern mission system integration
Experience operating within TS/SCI mission environments
Background in RMF, NIST, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead execution of a large-scale, mission-critical program supporting NORAD strategic warning and space operations across multiple geographically distributed sites
Maintain full accountability for program performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution
Serve as the primary interface to Government leadership, Contracting Officer, and senior mission stakeholders
Provide strategic direction across operations, maintenance, sustainment (OM&S), engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps functions
Ensure 24x7 mission readiness and operational uptime for strategic warning and space systems
Lead program financial management including forecasting, EACs, staffing strategy, and cost control
Oversee subcontractor execution and manage complex teaming environments
Drive performance against SLAs, KPIs, and mission readiness metrics
Lead contract transition, program stand-up, and long-term execution strategy
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical, operational, and financial domains
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, quality control, and classified systems requirements
Lead executive-level briefings, program management reviews (PMRs), and customer engagements