Operations Specialist

Peraton

McLean, VA, United States$176,000 - $282,000Full-timePosted 4mo ago

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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 Operations Specialist to support our customer onsite in McLean, Va proven to excel in high operational tempo environments and drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community. You are a strategic collaborator, ensuring coordination with partners across the spectrum of government to stay ahead of the threat. You thrive in complex situations and are capable of considering the whole picture, even in times of stress, to maintain excellent performance. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer’s ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active, current TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA
  • Possess a background supporting national security objectives in operational and/or watch-type roles
  • Proven ability to maintain around-the-clock situational awareness of activities, events, etc. impacting mission readiness and continuity
  • Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
  • Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Willingness to work a non-standard shift schedule to support 24x7x365 operations
  • Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.

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.

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.

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