Manager, Systems Engineering - Sensor Integration

Overall Assignment Description:

Peraton is prime contractor for the NEE program which is a SE&I services contract which include: project engineering, architecture engineering, requirements engineering and interface definition, schedule planning and analysis, security engineering, systems/segments development product ownership, systems integration/test & verification, enterprise risk and readiness management, transition to operations, and operational validation and capability and product improvements.

Due to growing demand of services, the program requires an additional SE&I Manager to lead a Peraton Sensor SE&I Team. The SE&I Manager provides functional management of the Peraton personnel, including, career planning and development, performance assessment, merit planning, staff recognition, disciplinary actions, and career and technical counseling for the functional team. The SE Manager provides key support to the Program Management Office by reviewing and editing Position Descriptions (PD) for staffing needs, creating and maintaining staffing plans, and driving the recruitment process of qualified candidates for open positions.

Each SE&I Manager has a technical contributor position on one of the Sensor SE&I Project Teams, that requires 90% of their time. Completion of functional management responsibilities varies but averages the remaining 10% of their time.  Candidate's must qualify for the technical contributor position they are selected for. 

Strong understanding of systems engineering & integration (SE&I) programs is essential. The role requires the ability to work in a multi-government, multi-contractor, dynamic environment with a geographically diverse team. The preferred candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, and be a proven self-starter.

Duties include:

• Work with Talent Acquisition to create and submit job descriptions for each opening.
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and select suitable candidates for each opening.
• Conduct performance management including employee goal setting and performance reviews
• Review and approve employee timesheet and expense reporting.
• Implement strategies to develop and retain employees.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or systems engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures.
• Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience successfully building and leading large teams of engineering staff.
• Strong oral, written communications and presentation skills.
• Experience managing and resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop employees.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, client relationship management, load-balancing skill.
• Demonstrated ability/experience identifying/solving problems reviewing related info to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

 Desired: Qualifications:

• MS STEM degree (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, or related scientific or technical discipline).
• Prior experience as a hiring manager.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or equivalent specialized training and experience with Project Management tools and techniques.
• Experience in GEOINT business methods and mission tradecraft, system activity and data modeling and analysis, info flow/transaction process analysis, risk management, readiness assessment, performance measurement techniques.

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.