Join Peraton’s SITE III Business Enterprise Services (BES) team as a Technical Lead, supporting a mission-critical portfolio of applications for the U.S. Intelligence Community. This program focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining enterprise-level mission and business applications that support warfighters, policy makers, and interagency partners who defend national security interests worldwide.
As a Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of system design, solution delivery, project planning, and team coordination. You’ll ensure projects are aligned with business and mission objectives while promoting a collaborative, agile work environment that empowers your team. If you are passionate about building impactful solutions, navigating complex challenges, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.
As a Technical Lead supporting the SITE III BES contract, your responsibilities will include:
Participate in software design reviews and strategic technology decisions
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and deliver solutions aligned with stakeholder goals
Provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle—from concept through delivery and post-deployment support
Prioritize and allocate resources across multiple concurrent projects, working closely with engineers, system administrators, and ISSOs
Define project scope, goals, and work breakdown structures (WBS); develop timelines and manage dependencies
Leverage project management tools to track progress, ensure accountability, and enhance cross-team visibility
Facilitate continuous communication with stakeholders through regular updates, dashboards, and status meetings
Foster a collaborative team culture that promotes ownership, problem-solving, and mutual respect
Execute task and resource management, resolve project roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery
Monitor performance, adjust project plans as needed, and lead risk mitigation strategies
Oversee change management and documentation processes to maintain alignment with mission requirements
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD - An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Formal technical training or academic background in Information Technology, with an emphasis on application development
Demonstrated experience managing project activities using adaptive, problem-solving approaches
Strong technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting abilities
Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—suitable for engaging senior leadership and technical staff
Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience interacting with government stakeholders or senior-level sponsors
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and resolve conflict
Hands-on experience in software development
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative project delivery
Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic technical environment
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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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.
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