Program Manager

Peraton

Herndon, VA, United States$176,000 - $282,000Full-timePosted 2mo ago

Get more Administrative Assistant openings

A short daily email when similar roles appear in Herndon. No account needed.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Program Manager, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract including staffing, financial management, as well as technical and programmatic reporting. They will be responsible for overseeing employees and subcontractors. A familiarity with and ability to manage LOE and completion contract types is key as well as a basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts. The candidate will direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the program from the technical and administrative areas and provide leadership and mentoring to the team. The candidate is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and key customer decision makers to maintain the technical/cost/schedule baseline and generate deliverables. The Senior Program Manager will work with the customer to define tasks and set expectations. 

  

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete tasks. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contracts, departmental, project and/or financial reports. Assist new staff members in starting work on new tasks. Coordinate with Security on crossover and orientation and provide time and attendance instructions and assistance as needed. 

 

 

***This position is contingent upon award of contract*** 

Qualifications

  • PMP Certification or equivalent
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • 16 years exp progressive experience within Program/Project management
  • Program Management experience within the Intelligence Community; supporting Cyber Security or Cyber Intelligence preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work and quickly transition across multiple tasks
  • Experience managing contracts over $400Mil
  • Working knowledge of the customer processes, programs, and policies
  • Expert representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products
  • Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government
  • Expert skills using MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated expert ability to effectively work with senior and executive level government staff

 

PREFERRED:

  • Agile Certification
  • ITIL V4

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.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

The average job posting receives 250 applications.

Stand out by tailoring your resume to this specific role. Our AI resume builder highlights the skills and experience that matter most to this employer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for Program Manager at Peraton?+
Peraton is actively hiring for this Program Manager role. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application directly on Peraton's careers page — Careeronaut doesn't charge employers or candidates for referrals.
When was this Program Manager role posted?+
This listing was first posted on 2026-05-26. We pull the latest copy from the source feed daily, and any role that's taken down gets removed from Careeronaut within seven days so you don't waste time on stale listings.
How should I apply to this Program Manager role?+
Start by tailoring your resume to the posting — most applicants send generic CVs and the first filter recruiters use is keyword relevance. Careeronaut's AI does this automatically: paste the job description, get a matched resume in under a minute, and download as PDF or DOCX.
Where can I find more Administrative Assistant jobs in Herndon?+
Browse all open administrative assistant roles in Herndon on the listing pages linked below. You can filter by salary, remote-friendly, and posting date.