Senior Director, Technology Program Management

Senior Director, Technology Program Management Job Location s

US-VA-Ashburn

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled, mission‑driven Senior Director of Program Management to lead and oversee the delivery of application development, modernization, and operational support services for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT).

This position is responsible for the full lifecycle management of applications, supporting mission‑critical, 24x7 systems that facilitate the secure and efficient processing of high‑volume operational activities.

Program support will be provided in the following locations:
Ashburn, VA

• Ability to lead and manage programs, ensuring alignment with CBP's mission to safeguard the nation while expediting legitimate travel.
• Oversee end‑to‑end program execution, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Direct Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities for high‑availability applications, ensuring optimal system performance, uptime, and security.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including legacy system transformation and cloud migration (AWS or similar platforms).
• Promote and implement Dev Sec Ops  and Agile methodologies across development and operational teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, cybersecurity experts, cloud architects, and government stakeholders.
• Support development, integration, and deployment of new applications and enhancements aligned with evolving mission and technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DHS and federal IT standards, including security, privacy, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requirements.
• Manage procurement, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of specialized hardware supporting the program systems.
• Provide regular updates to senior government leadership on program status, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• 18 years of experience, may have management experience, including program or project management within federal IT environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years' experience in leading public sector IT projects, policy and strategy development in complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience success managing large‑scale, mission‑critical, high‑throughput systems.
• Proven experience leading cloud adoption and modernization efforts (AWS or comparable platforms).
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  or Agile software development practices.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, application lifecycle management, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale federal contracts and programs typically $100M (or comparable scope, size, and complexity).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain CBP BI suitability.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP), or equivalent project management certification.
• Prior experience supporting DHS, CBP, or similar federal/national security agencies.
• Experience with traveler processing systems, border security technologies, or high‑availability transactional systems.

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.