Technical Project Manager

Our program supports unclassified and classified software development and integration services. Some of the work we will do is brand new Big Data, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics, while other work will be refining and improving legacy development, as well as providing operations and maintenance.

 

We are seeking a Manager to join our line management team providing first-level line management to 5 to10 technical employees.  In addition to Managerial responsibilities, the Manager will be a technical performer on the program in one of the following disciplines:  Software Development, Test, Information Assurance, Systems Engineering or Operations.  It is estimated that 20% of the Manager’s time will be performing first-level line management duties and 80% of the Manager’s time will be performing technical tasks.

 

 Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor employees as a first-level supervisor
• Develop performance and professional development plans, and conduct employee reviews
• Approve timecards and expense reports
• Participate in staffing efforts to meet program and department growth objectives
• Work with other managers across the program to identify and assign/share resources
• Responsible for hiring actions, as well as disciplinary actions for personnel
• Ensure employees comply with all Peraton policies and procedures (timekeeping accuracy, daily time reporting, mandatory training, etc.)
• Work with limited direction on complex assignments

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in systems, software, or related engineering discipline
• 10 plus years of experience working for government customers in Engineering, Integration, Software Development, Testing, Information Assurance or Operations
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, and deal with competing priorities
• Active TS/SCI with poly or TS with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a polygraph

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for or with DIA
• Software development program experience
• Systems Engineering to include requirements development and analysis; understanding of information security requirements; working with customer control gates
• PMP 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.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.