Program Manager

Peraton•McLean, VA

15h

About The Position

The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer, while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional program management responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with program management oversight.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years of management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope, and at least 2 years of management experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
3+ years of relevant management experience is acceptable with current PMP or master’s degree
Demonstrated experience managing dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex program issues
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositories
Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
Hands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments, Python, SQL, and Java
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Knowledge of IC customer processes, policies, and mission environments

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or master’s degree
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholders
Experience managing intelligence analysts and technical teams simultaneously
Experience driving automation and process optimization initiatives
Prior experience serving in a hybrid PM / technical lead capacity on IC programs

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.
Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and senior government stakeholders.
Oversee cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects and task areas.
Coordinate staffing actions, including identifying, onboarding, and managing qualified personnel and subcontractors.
Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and contractual requirements.
Provide status reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and resolution of programmatic issues.
Foster strong relationships with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and key stakeholders.
Anticipate mission changes and support contract modifications or re-scoping efforts.
Lead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and compliance with customer standards.
Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python, SQL, Java, and Linux-based systems.
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows, pipelines, and storage solutions.
Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC data governance policies.
Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.
Drive technical innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements across the program.