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Manager, Technology Program Management

Peraton


Job Location:

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 135000 - 216000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for the successful technical schedule and cost performance of a major program or multiple programs through subordinate program/project managers in accordance with contract requirements and company policies procedures and guidelines. Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally or through subordinate program/project managers. Manages a directorate within a division. Has supervisory and developmental responsibilities within a functional area. The program director manages one or more projects or programs may manage an operating office and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines. Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives. Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Assists in proposal process and coordinates with Pricing Department when required. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software. Develops Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete task. Monitor contract subcontract and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contract departmental project and/or financial reports.

Qualifications

Experience

  • Minimum 8 yearsof experience in digital forensics cyber investigations or a closely related technical discipline
  • Minimum 10 yearsof direct people management or team lead experience in an IC or DoD environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing forensic operations in support of national intelligence or law enforcement customers
  • Experience overseeing the full forensic lifecycle collection preservation examination analysis and reporting

Technology Experience

  • Proficiency in industry-standard forensic tools and platforms including but not limited to:
    • EnCase FTK (Forensic Toolkit) Cellebrite Magnet AXIOM X-Ways
    • Volatility or equivalent memory forensics tools
    • Network forensics tools (Wireshark NetworkMiner etc.)
  • Working knowledge of file systems operating systems (Windows Linux macOS) and mobile device forensics
  • Familiarity with cloud forensics methodologies and evidence handling in virtualized environments
  • Understanding of malware analysis concepts and reverse engineering fundamentals
  • Knowledge of chain of custody requirements and forensic evidence handling standards
  • Proven ability to lead mentor and develop a team of forensic analysts at varying experience levels

Management Experience

  • Experience conducting performance reviews setting goals and managing personnel actions in coordination with HR
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent forensic investigations and tasking requests
  • Experience interfacing with government customers COTRs and senior stakeholders on technical matters
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex forensic findings to both technical and non-technical audiences including written reports oral briefings and formal presentations

Education and Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Digital Forensics Information Technology or a related field
  • Masters degree preferred; equivalent IC experience considered in lieu of advanced degree

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 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.

Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. 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 individuals 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.

Required Experience:

Manager


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Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.

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