What you’ll do
Provide strategic leadership for all IT services supporting Eligibility Support operations, including infrastructure, applications, data management, and security
Lead multi‑disciplinary teams across application development, system operations, service delivery, and technical support
Oversee system performance, uptime, service levels, and issue resolution for high‑volume eligibility processing environments
Serve as the primary technical liaison with customer IT organizations, state agencies, vendors, and Peraton program leadership
Direct modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, platform upgrades, automation, and digital transformation efforts
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and agency‑specific security requirements
Manage IT budget, resource planning, vendor relationships, and technology procurement
Establish technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and operational best practices
Oversee change management processes, release planning, and configuration controls
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across Eligibility Support systems and support centers
Lead risk management, cybersecurity posture, and incident response activities
Support proposal development, customer presentations, and growth initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including oversight of enterprise systems or large operational programs
Direct experience supporting government human services, health eligibility systems, or large‑scale operations centers
Strong understanding of eligibility platforms, rules engines, data interfaces, and case management workflows
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer‑facing leadership skills
Experience with ITIL processes, service management, and compliance frameworks
US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active public trust clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or a Master’s Degree
Experience providing IT Leadership for government-administered eligibility programs within health and human services domain
Prior experience in a government contracting environment
PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or cloud certifications
Experience managing modernization or legacy system transformation projects
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
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
