Systems Engineering - Senior Manager

Peraton • Chantilly, VA

13h

About The Position

Peraton is prime contractor for the NEE program which is a SE&I services contract which include: project engineering, architecture engineering, requirements engineering and interface definition, schedule planning and analysis, security engineering, systems/segments development product ownership, systems integration/test & verification, enterprise risk and readiness management, transition to operations, and operational validation and capability and product improvements. Due to growing demand of services, the program requires an additional SE&I Manager to lead a Peraton Engineering Team. The SE&I Manager provides functional management of the Peraton personnel, including, career planning and development, performance assessment, merit planning, staff recognition, disciplinary actions, and career and technical counseling for the functional team. The SE Manager provides key support to the Program Management Office by reviewing and editing Position Descriptions (PD) for staffing needs, creating and maintaining staffing plans, and driving the recruitment process of qualified candidates for open positions. Each SE&I Manager has a technical contributor position on one of the Enterprise Engineering and Integration Project Teams, that requires 90% of their time. Completion of functional management responsibilities varies but averages the remaining 10% of their time. Strong understanding of systems engineering & integration (SE&I) programs is essential. The role requires the ability to work in a multi-government, multi-contractor, dynamic environment with a geographically diverse team. The preferred candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, and be a proven self-starter. Duties include: Work with Talent Acquisitions to create and submit job descriptions for each opening. Review resumes, conduct interviews, and select suitable candidates for each opening. Conduct performance management including employee goal setting and performance reviews. Review and approve employee timesheet and expense reporting. Implement strategies to develop and retain employees.

Requirements

• Candidate must currently occupy a funded (TS/SCI billet) position within the NEE Program specifically on TO-11
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully building and leading large teams of engineering staff.
• Strong oral, written communications, presentation skills.
• Experience managing and resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop employees.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, client relationship management, load-balancing skill.
• Demonstrated ability/experience identifying/solving problems reviewing related info to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Prior experience as a hiring manager or a recruiter.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or equivalent specialized training and experience with Project Management tools and techniques.
• Experience in GEOINT business methods and mission tradecraft, system activity and data modeling and analysis, info flow/transaction process analysis, risk management, readiness assessment, performance measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisitions to create and submit job descriptions for each opening.
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and select suitable candidates for each opening.
• Conduct performance management including employee goal setting and performance reviews.
• Review and approve employee timesheet and expense reporting.
• Implement strategies to develop and retain employees.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees