Program Director

Responsibilities

Peraton has an immediate need for a Program Director to join our team.

 

This leadership role with Peraton is responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and financial performance of a major contract in support of DHS.  The ideal candidate will lead a large and diverse technical team in accordance with direction from Company leadership, contract requirements, company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Likewise, the Director will oversee the growth of new and follow-on business within assigned areas of responsibility by identifying opportunities, developing effective solutions, establishing close relations with the customer, and leading proposal efforts. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for contract reviews. Oversees Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Assigns staff and provides technical direction as necessary to complete tasks. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Oversees development and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

 

Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite – Springfield, VA

 

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Direct a diverse technical team of employees in operation of DHS Network Operations.  This requires significant experience in leading employees and complex projects and programs through all phases of Network Operations management.
• Lead delivery and administration of Peraton’s task orders for services. Ownership of P&L and related metrics performance. Oversee direct reports who manage day-to-day activities provided by Peraton Exempt, Union, and SCA employees. Provide mentorship to junior staff. Identify training programs, as well as skill acquisition approaches, to position Peraton as capable, certified, experienced service provider to the DHS customer.
• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with DHS management and contracting officers by providing value-added solutions and delivery that aligns to the customer’s strategic goals. Likewise, establish and maintain a high level of intimacy throughout DHS leadership in order to provide effective and responsive support to their organization.
• Support DHS account’s strategic plan –Develop short and long-term strategic plans. Also included in the planning effort is the ongoing assessment of incumbent resources, identifying key skill/capability gaps, and documenting plans to close those gaps.
• Directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.  
• Ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract.  
• Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.  
• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract 
• Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate 
• Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits 
• Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs 
• Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government 
• Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same
• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM
• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government 
• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and a minimum of 16 years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Prior management experience in a network operations environment. 
• Experience in project management and planning.
• Ability to balance and prioritize numerous deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Critical thinking skills and a high degree of creative thinking, operating independently within the corporate and DHS framework with a keen sense of personal responsibility and bias for results.
• Must have the ability to apply business management, financial concepts, and contracts knowledge to analyze business needs and develop recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong teams, recruit top talent, and develop colleagues of all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and to deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated successful performance interacting with all levels of customer and company management and actively participate on senior leadership teams.
• Experience in identifying and applying innovative ideas to business problems and shepherding them through the development stage to implementation and successful adoption.
• Experience with Government contracts, networks, and enterprises
• Experience in interfacing between the Government and Contractor organizations and coordinating all aspects of the contract with the COR(s) and KO, assisting with contract administration, and ensuring acceptable performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP/PMI certification

 

 

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 based on experience and other factors.

Salary : $176,000 - $282,000