Senior Director, Technology Program Management

Peraton • Arlington, VA

89d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance Eligible for SCI
• 18+ years of experience in government technology commercialization, technology leadership, and/or change management within a federal contracting environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline to the work performed
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Program Manager / Senior leader working with Federal Government Contracts.
• Experience with the Army National Guard Cyber Operations
• Possess and active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional (PmMP) Certification.
• Possess and active ITIL V3 Practitioner or ITIL V4 equivalent certification

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to project management or national security.
• Experience effectively directing and managing contract functions involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks
• Possess DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO)
• Experience with performance-based and award-fee contracts
• 10 YOE working for or with the National Guard

Responsibilities

• Define and manage program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) requirements for the Army National Guard.
• Serve as the principal liaison to senior Government stakeholders, providing clear and timely program status updates, risk assessments, and performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Federal, and State-level policies, directives, and security frameworks.
• Oversee operations and sustainment of enterprise network services supporting 1,200 users across 140,000 endpoints in geographically dispersed environments.
• Direct cyber defense initiatives to secure mission-critical systems, ensuring continuous availability of essential services for Federal operations and State-level Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions.
• Coordinate incident response, vulnerability management, and cyber risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise.
• Establish and enforce quality standards, operational processes, and performance metrics to ensure high availability, resiliency, and mission assurance.
• Manage program resources, budgets, and schedules to meet mission objectives without compromising security or service delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices to strengthen enterprise network operations.
• Provide day-to-day direction, mentorship, and professional development to multidisciplinary program teams, ensuring technical and analytical expertise is applied effectively.
• Foster collaboration between Federal agencies, State National Guard units, and industry partners to enable integrated mission success.
• Support strategic planning to anticipate future operational requirements and emerging cyber threats.
• Ensure enterprise IT and cybersecurity capabilities are postured to support both Federal missions and rapid response requirements in support of State Governors during emergencies or natural disasters.
• Coordinate technical readiness and resilience planning to guarantee uninterrupted communication and cyber defense capabilities during contingency operations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $176,000 - $282,000, determined by various factors including experience, education, and geographic location.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees