Systems Technology Advisor

Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly
Requisition ID
2026-165681
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and manage relationships within private sector
  • Investigate emerging technologies
  • Communicate technology trends and insights from mission partners 
  • Attend technology demos
  • Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials.
  • Work with mission partners to gather and document operational technology needs 
  • Evaluate end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products
  • Working as expert, address technical questions and provide feedback on technical capabilities
  • Support general meeting facilitation, note taking, and follow-up, etc.
  • Provide support to commercial engagements

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Expert knowledge of systems engineering
  • Prior management and technical expertise
  • Experience working with commercial and government teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of various technologies (Systems Infrastructure Design, LAN/WAN Network Engineering, Storage Area Networks, Enterprise Systems, Telecom/Telephony, Satellite networks, etc.)
  • Strategic technology planning experience
  • Experience with full life cycle software development, integrated office automation and client/server database solutions, voice networks, wide area and local area networks, technology assessment, and product evaluation
  • Strong communications skills, especially as it pertains to engaging with senior private sector officials
  • Ability for CONUS travel up to 50% 

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$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

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

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