Program Manager

Peraton Overview

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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large federal program with the U.S. Census Bureau. This individual will be responsible for overall program management, contract performance, staffing, budgets, schedules, and day-to-day operations.

 

This position will be located in Reston, VA.

 

The selected candidate will lead teams supporting nationwide fingerprinting, badging and background investigation services for the 2028/2030 Census. This role requires someone who has experience managing large federal programs, leading multiple teams, and handling operations that grow significantly based on program needs. Previous USCB/USCB Decennial experience preferred.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Manage overall program operations, ensuring contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance goals are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government representatives, program leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead a team of key personnel responsible for technical solutions, implementation, operations, maintenance, and security.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, reporting processes, and performance metrics.
• Oversee program budgets, financial reporting, funding, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Manage subcontractors and teaming partners to ensure program requirements and deliverables are met.
• Work with recruiting and operations teams to develop staffing plans and support hiring needs throughout the program.
• Oversee field operations across multiple locations and sites.
• Identify program risks, address issues, and develop solutions to keep operations on track.
• Track program milestones and coordinate schedules with the government and other contractors.
• Provide regular updates to government leadership on program performance, staffing, budgets, and operational activities.
• Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Support compliance with government security, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• Lead program transition and closeout activities, including staffing reductions, documentation, and system decommissioning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years managing large, geographically dispersed, programs.
• Experience managing scalable programs that require significant staffing onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience managing federal contracts, subcontractors, and multiple functional teams.
• Experience managing program risk, budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract deliverables. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting the U.S. Census Bureau or Decennial Census programs.
• Experience with GSA, Multiple Award, OLM, and BPAs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with biometric capture, identity management, and background investigations programs.
• Knowledge of OPM suitability requirements.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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