Systems Integration/ Budget Coordinator

Peraton•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Integration and Budget Coordinator to support the technical integration of multi-vendor communications solutions while maintaining budget execution and vendor financial tracking across multiple concurrent projects. The role serves as a bridge among engineering teams, acquisition stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners, facilitating rapid integration and deployment of communications capabilities while maintaining fiscal accountability. The coordinator manages technical integration efforts across vendors, facilitates stakeholder engagement, manages technical requirements, and supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of financial resources. The position requires working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing interdependent projects, facilitating technical discussions, and translating complex engineering requirements across diverse stakeholder groups. The work includes communications initiatives involving space-based communications, RF systems, telecommunications, and satellite communications (SATCOM), as well as planning and executing the Communications Team budget, tracking expenditures, and preparing project, technical, and financial updates for leadership.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in systems integration or program management supporting communications systems, including at least five years directly managing multi-vendor technical integration efforts.
Demonstrated experience integrating communications solutions involving multiple vendors or contractors working in parallel on interdependent systems.
Strong technical background in space-based communications, RF fundamentals, telecommunications engineering, or SATCOM systems.
Experience leading technical discussions and stakeholder meetings and translating complex requirements across engineering and programmatic organizations.
At least five years of experience in budget execution and financial tracking, including vendor expenditure monitoring, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Experience executing budget actions, including creating RCAFs and processing supporting financial documentation and transactions.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and evaluate technical approaches with respect to cost, schedule, and capability.
Experience coordinating product development, deployments, project schedules, and technical documentation.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area.
Minimum overall experience: 12 years with a BS/BA, 10 years with an MS/MA, or 7 years with a Ph.D.
TS/SCI with Poly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with the Acquisition Lifecycle Management (ALM) system.
Background in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting federal government acquisition, financial management, or resource management activities.
Prior customer experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate technical integration of multi-vendor communications solutions involving multiple contractors and interdependent systems.
Facilitate technical discussions and stakeholder meetings with engineering, acquisition, and programmatic teams to develop, refine, and track general and derived requirements.
Review technical approaches and recommend actions regarding cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and overall capability.
Coordinate product development, systems integration, and deployment activities across multiple contractors and mission partners.
Manage project plans, schedules, technical documentation, and integration milestones to maintain alignment with mission objectives.
Support communications initiatives involving space-based communications, RF systems, telecommunications, and SATCOM.
Assist in planning and executing the Communications Team budget, forecasting requirements, and aligning resources with program objectives.
Develop, maintain, and execute the team's budget roadmap to ensure timely allocation and monitoring of funds.
Execute budget actions, including creating RCAFs, preparing supporting documentation, and processing financial transactions.
Track vendor expenditures and team funding across multiple programs, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
Coordinate budget requirements with internal offices and stakeholders for contracts, MIPRs, and interagency activities.
Collect and consolidate information for the Communications Team's Weekly Activity Report to the Front Office.
Prepare budget updates, project status reports, and technical integration updates for leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate activities with external communications partners, including scheduling, logistical support, and resource allocation.
Maintain working relationships with engineering teams, acquisition stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners.