Systems Engineering, SME

At Peraton we drive missions of consequenceglobally. As a leading mission capability integrator and enterprise engineering provider we deliver trusted solutions that protect our nation and enable mission success across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).

Our Space and Intelligence Sector is seeking an Expert-Level Program Manager to lead a large high-performing engineering organization supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This role sits at the intersection of mission technology and leadershipguiding teams that deliver model-based systems engineering (MBSE) architecture integration modeling simulation and analysis for NGAs Sensor Integration mission.

If you thrive leading complex programs influencing senior government stakeholders and delivering innovative solutions at scale this is a chance to make a national-level impact.

What Youll Do

As the Program Manager you will serve as the authoritative point of contact for contract performance and lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 50 FTEs including program managers systems engineers integrators architects chief engineers and test specialists.

You will partner closely with Government Program Managers Task Order Leads and acquisition stakeholders to ensure successful execution across cost schedule performance and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for a large NGA Task Order ensuring alignment with contract requirements SOW and Award Fee Plans.

• Manage staffing onboarding and rapid backfill of qualified personnel in accordance with Task Order position descriptions.

• Oversee delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs reports briefings white papers evaluations and trip reports) with a focus on quality accuracy and timeliness.

• Provide day-to-day contractual and programmatic management including cost schedule risk and performance management.

• Serve as the primary interface with NGA leadership including Division Chiefs Government PMOs Chief Engineers and mission stakeholders.

• Plan and orchestrate integrated work activities schedules milestones and surge support across technical teams.

• Supervise mentor and develop project managers and technical leads; support recruiting hiring and workforce planning.

• Apply industry best practices in lifecycle engineering agile and traditional program management and lean six-sigma execution.

• Support acquisition activities governance boards steering groups and advisory panels as required.

• Contribute to business growth by supporting proposals and follow-on opportunities within your mission area.

Why Peraton

Youll lead mission-critical work alongside government and industry innovators influence national security outcomes and shape the future of enterprise and sensor integration at NGAall while working with a deeply technical highly motivated team.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering Engineering Management IT Mathematics or a related STEM field (or equivalent additional experience).

• Expert-level Program/Project Management experience with demonstrated success managing cost schedule performance and risk.

• 18 years of experience in government or industry supporting DoD or IC acquisition programs (including PPBES).

• Proven experience building leading and managing large multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Hands-on experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements design development analysis documentation verification and validation).

• Previous NGA experience is required including work within NSG/ASG environments.

• Prior IC and/or DoD program or project management experience.

• Ability to operate as Contractually Key Personnel and serve as the senior vendor representative for program execution.

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the GEOINT mission and its role within the Intelligence Community.

• PMP DAWIA Level III (Program Management) or equivalent advanced program management certification.

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools processes and languages.

• Experience developing or reviewing cost estimates tied to technical scope and mission outcomes.

• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Practical experience tailoring and executing Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.

• Strong ability to identify technical risks early and communicate impacts proactively.

• Experience performing verification and validation of complex engineering deliverables.

• Working knowledge of:

  • Cloud-based technologies

  • Structured and unstructured Big Data

  • Automation AI and augmentation technologies

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and enterprise-scale integration.

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.