Junior Project Manager

Peraton is seeking a Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) customer.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives. Also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• May assist in the management of a business unit or department or is at an entry level in management of such under the close supervision of the Division or Program Director. Manages one or more programs.
• May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans and other strategic tools.
• Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.
• May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.
• Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.
• Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.
• Develop and operate a variety of technical systems related to the specific job function.
• Specify systems requirements and insure that completed systems meet requirements.
• Support data acquisition process control.
• Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and other technical documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or a High School diploma and 4 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Entry on Duty security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• Previous project management experience
• Knowledge of client business environment and requirements
• Experience demonstrating an understanding of managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Basic understanding of project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of risk management and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation, such as work plans, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies

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.