Program Director

Peraton is seeking an accomplished and mission-focused Program Director to lead and grow strategic programs supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC) and Census Bureau (CB). The Program Director will serve as the senior executive responsible for delivery excellence, innovation, and customer engagement, and will act as the principal interface between Peraton and key government stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Program Execution: Lead and direct all contractor personnel executing program activities including project management, technology integration, operations, communications, and training.
• Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for DOC and CB stakeholders regarding all matters of contract execution, performance, and strategic alignment.
• Service Delivery: Ensure all program deliverables meet or exceed performance standards and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), using industry best practices and execution frameworks.
• Performance Management: Oversee timely and accurate reporting of operational metrics, financial data, and program milestones; proactively address risks and opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary teams of technical, functional, and operational staff; ensure workforce effectiveness, engagement, and retention.
• Financial Management: Oversee program budgeting, cost controls, and financial reporting. Collaborate with customer and Peraton stakeholders to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Innovation and Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the program portfolio. Promote innovation in cloud modernization, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation.
• Strategic Growth: Support Peraton’s broader business development strategy, identifying growth opportunities within DOC and CB and contributing to capture and proposal activities.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong, trusted relationships across all levels of the client organizations, providing strategic counsel and insight.
• Organizational Development: Foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Champion workforce development and succession planning.

Required Qualifications:

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience
• 16 years of progressive experience in federal IT, program management, and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale federal programs and multi-million dollar portfolios, with deep experience supporting financial and regulatory agencies.
• Extensive background in strategic planning, customer engagement, procurement strategy, and modernization implementation.
• PMP® certification or ability to obtain.
• Proven experience in managing performance frameworks and operational excellence in compliance-driven environments.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior government executives and technical teams.
• US. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance (MBI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree is a plus
• Prior experience within the DOC and CB and/or leading programs at federal financial organizations.
• Deep understanding of enterprise platforms, cloud transformation, and data integration strategies in financial regulatory environments.
• Experience mentoring and leading cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed sites.

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.