Program Manager

PeratonHerndon, VA

About The Position

Peraton's Defense Intelligence Solutions (DIS) Operating Unit is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead a mission-critical program that directly supports the nation’s warfighters and intelligence professionals. This role will take the helm of our SITE III Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC) Community of Interest (COI) Task Order. This is an opportunity to shape the future of intelligence operations across Combatant Commands and the Intelligence Community. The Program Manager will oversee technical, schedule, and cost performance, identify and execute on-contract growth opportunities, defend positions during recompetes, and play an active role in major proposals. The role also involves maintaining and enhancing JIOC applications, shaping future capabilities, recruiting and developing staff, managing budgets and P&L performance, and collaborating across the enterprise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience, including 8+ years as a PM in the Intelligence Community.
  • Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and intelligence operations.
  • Active TS/SCI with active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field.
  • PMP certification and Security+ (or equivalent).
  • Experience with DIA CIO, JIOC, and intelligence collection management.
  • Agile/SAFe software development program management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee technical, schedule, and cost performance for a major program, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and customer expectations.
  • Identify and execute on-contract growth opportunities, defend positions during recompetes, and play an active role in major proposals.
  • Maintain and enhance JIOC applications while shaping future capabilities to eliminate redundancies and improve effectiveness.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead technical and professional staff to deliver excellence.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance to ensure program profitability.
  • Partner with leaders across IS&A and NP Business Units to deliver consistent messaging and customer success.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
  • Participation in an attractive bonus plan
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