Program Manager SME

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton Labs is seeking an authoritative subject matter expert on program management practices, earned value management, and commercial and defense acquisition processes. This role bridges the gap between engineering teams and the program management domain, defining the analytical models, data schemas, and business rules that drive program management capabilities within an advanced analytical platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Define data models and ontologies for cost, schedule, risk, and earned value management (EVM) data
• Establish the "ground truth" schemas for structured program data: IMS baselines, cost performance reports, EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, VAC), and IPMDAR formats
• Design health/status scoring methodologies and RAG (Red/Amber/Green) assessment criteria
• Define the rules and heuristics for non-traditional analysis: what signals in unstructured data (meeting notes, emails, briefings) indicate true program health vs. what the structured data reports
• Validate analytical outputs from cost/schedule, risk, and data fusion engineers against real-world program management standards
• Serve as the primary requirements source for all PM-related engineering work
• Develop test cases and acceptance criteria for PM analytical features
• Advise on compliance with DoD acquisition regulations (DoDI 5000 series, EIA-748)

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Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ YoE with a Masteru
  2019s degree, or 3+ YoE with a PhD in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Experience in commercial or defense program management, earned value management, or acquisition oversight
• Deep expertise in EVM principles and practices (EIA-748 compliant)
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and cost performance reporting
• Familiarity with IPMDAR/IPMR reporting formats and data elements
• Understanding of risk management frameworks (DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate domain knowledge into technical requirements
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively with software engineers
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification
• Experience with DCMA surveillance or program oversight roles
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and concepts (SQL, Python basics, BI dashboards)
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or Earned Value Analyst
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

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