The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program is an exciting and cutting-edge initiative led by the U.S. Space Force offering a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of space operations and technology. HADES focuses on the development integration and sustainment of prototype and operational satellite ground systems satellite operations centers (SOCs) and critical support services. This program plays a vital role in supporting the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) Ground System Enterprise (GSE) and is headquartered at the Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque New Mexico.

As the Task Order Leadyou will serve as the primary operational leader responsible for the successful execution of a mission-critical engineering and cybersecurity effort supporting national security space missions. You will oversee daily contract performance while leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers cybersecurity professionals software developers and mission support personnel delivering capabilities to Government stakeholders.

You will work closely with Government leadership to ensure technical execution schedule adherence staffing financial performance and mission priorities remain aligned throughout the life of the task order.

This is more than just a jobits a chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of space operations. If youre ready to take on challenging meaningful work in a secure and scalable environment we want to hear from you. Join us in pushing the boundaries of whats possible in space technology and operations!

Responsibilities include:

• Lead day-to-day execution of the task order ensuring technical schedule cost and quality objectives are achieved.
• Manage a cross-functional workforce supporting systems engineering cybersecurity software development test engineering DevSecOps and mission operations.
• Oversee staffing onboarding workload balancing employee development and retention efforts.
• Coordinate priorities across multiple technical teams supporting classified mission systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor contract performance metrics risks staffing levels deliverables and customer satisfaction.
• Drive proactive identification and resolution of technical operational and programmatic issues before they impact mission execution.
• Partner with technical leads to ensure engineering efforts align with mission objectives cybersecurity requirements and Government priorities.
• Support program reviews technical interchange meetings status briefings Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and executive-level customer engagements.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements security policies quality standards and organizational processes.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and coordinate integrated delivery across teammate organizations.
• Support financial execution including labor forecasting staffing plans resource allocation and budget management.
• Foster a culture focused on collaboration continuous improvement technical excellence and mission success.

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

Required Qualifications

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience; Masters degree and 6 years; Additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree will be considered.
• 6 years leading technical teams supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience managing complex engineering or IT programs supporting classified environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering cybersecurity software development or IT operations.
• Knowledge of contract execution staffing management risk management and program reporting.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle RMF DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior Government leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a Task Order Program or Operations team supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience supporting Space Force Air Force Space Domain Awareness or other national security space missions.
• Familiarity with Government cloud environments and cloud service offerings (e.g. AWS GovCloud Azure Government Oracle Cloud for Government or Google Distributed Cloud) supporting classified or mission-critical workloads.
• PMP certification.
• ITIL Foundation or higher.
• Experience managing subcontractors and geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) risk management and performance metrics.
• Experience transitioning engineering efforts from development into operational sustainment.

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.