Interface directly with Government stakeholders including CSCO/EMSS PMO and DITCO contracting, providing program status, risk management, and performance reporting.
Requires oversight of geographically dispersed teams supporting SATCOM gateway operations, baseband infrastructure, and enterprise communications services. The PM will manage multi-vendor subcontractors, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, and integrate operations into a unified execution framework.
Lead transition-in planning and execution, including 30/60/90-day plans, staffing, and operational continuity. The PM will ensure FCC license continuity, COMSEC accountability, and uninterrupted mission operations during transition and steady state.
Ensures compliance with RMF, CTSP, DFARS, and IAVA requirements, including remediation timelines and cybersecurity governance.
Establish metrics-driven program oversight, including KPIs, Monthly Management Reports (MMR), Mission Status Reports (MSR), and PMR briefings.
This position requires leadership of high-tempo mission operations with strict availability requirements (≥99.9%), coordination of maintenance and system upgrades, and execution within highly regulated, mission-critical DoD environments.***This position is contingent upon award of contract***
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Contract requires TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field
12+ years leading large-scale DoD programs (SATCOM, O&M, or enterprise IT environments)
10+ years managing 24x7x365 operations across geographically distributed teams
Demonstrated experience integrating multiple workstreams or contracts into unified operations
Strong experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, DFARS, CTSP, IAVA)
Experience managing subcontractors in multi-site operational environments
Familiarity with DoD reporting structures and program governance (e.g., DoDI 8100.04, KPIs, thresholds)
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field
PMP or PgMP certification
ITIL Foundation or higher
DoD IAM Level II or higher (DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance)
Experience with SATCOM operations, including Iridium or LEO/MEO constellations
COMSEC experience (ISM/STE/TACLANE/CRO oversight)
Experience supporting secure DoD networks (SIPRNet, JWICS)
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud or similar cloud environments
Experience with enterprise ITSM tools (e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow)
FCC licensing coordination or management experience
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
Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. 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.
