Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities We're seeking an expert-level systems engineer to provide strategic program management and SETA support for multiple AI/ML and data analytics initiatives within a mission-critical intelligence environment. This role requires a dynamic leader who can interface with senior government stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, drive complex projects from concept through deployment, and provide technical guidance on government contracting and acquisition activities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Project Management and Technical Leadership Establish scope, metrics, roadmaps, and deliverables for AI/ML and data analytics projects

Prioritize requirements with program teams using Agile methodologies

Identify risks and develop/monitor mitigations

Provide technical support and guidance to COTRs on contract performance and technical matters

Monitor and respond to action items, process access requests, and coordinate preparation of weekly highlights

Support division leadership by maintaining high-level awareness of all AI/ML projects across the division

Mentor junior staff and interns

Systems Engineering, Documentation, and Knowledge Management Document workflows, processes, and requirements

Produce a wide range of documentation including senior leadership briefings, strategic plans, CONOPS, risk matrices, etc.

Maintain knowledge repositories (Confluence, Hive) and distribution lists

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate and facilitate TEMs with government stakeholders, development teams, and vendors

Serve as liaison between division and department front office team Coordinate vendor activities across multiple contracts, removing blockers and ensuring alignment

Facilitate demonstrations, training sessions, and outreach activities

Coordinate weekly division meetings with comprehensive action tracking and follow-up Technical Evaluation and Analysis Test and evaluate developing AI/ML platforms and capabilities to assess functionality and readiness

Analyze data and create user feedback mechanisms to inform development priorities and decision-making

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Education and Clearance Active TS/SCI with poly clearance

Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, or 7 years with PhDFour additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

Leadership and Government Engagement Proven ability to interface with senior government leadership and influence critical program decisions

Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, project managers, and end users

Knowledge of government contracting and acquisition processes, including FAR, OTA, and COTR roles

Ability to provide technical support and guidance to COTRsSystems Engineering and Project Management Strong experience with Agile methodologies and sprint-based development

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