Expert Level Lead Integrator

Are you ready to lead large-scale integration and modernization initiatives that directly impact national security?

We're looking for an Expert Lead Integrator to drive mission-critical transformation efforts across enterprise-level GEOINT systems, including the Analytic and Exploitation Environment, Foundation GEOINT Mission, and Compartmented GEOINT Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

As a strategic leader, you will:

• Lead complex engineering coordination across programs and organizational lines to support high-priority government initiatives.

• Partner directly with Government Office and Division Chiefs to shape priorities, assign resources, resolve critical issues, and ensure successful delivery of engineering and integration efforts.

• Drive modernization across IT infrastructure, system resiliency, and GEOINT tasking and collection systems.

Your Impact:

• Support development and integration of critical national security systems.

• Enhance enterprise system performance and reliability.

• Enable strategic alignment and execution of high-impact technology initiatives.

Core Duties:

• Assess, document, and track new engineering requirements.

• Facilitate Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to align Government and Contractor teams.

• Support resource planning and cross-team coordination.

• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned to strategic milestones.

• Lead planning for Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews, including content development.

• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and integration plans.

• Oversee change management to align resources, adjust priorities, and identify critical skillsets.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience in enterprise-level systems integration and modernization.

• Strong leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with GEOINT systems or national security programs.

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive results.

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:

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field

  • OR 18+ years of experience as a Lead Integrator in lieu of a degree

• 18+ years of experience in:

  • Engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems

  • All phases of system design, development, analysis, and documentation

  • Developing standards and technical guidelines

• 18+ years of experience in government or industry supporting:

  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes

  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance,

  • OR the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph

Desired Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, and languages

• Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks

Certifications

• Software Development Framework (SDF) certification

• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification

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.

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.