Expert Level Lead Integrator

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering coordination across programs and organizational lines to support high-priority government initiatives.
• Partner directly with Government Office and Division Chiefs to shape priorities, assign resources, resolve critical issues, and ensure successful delivery of engineering and integration efforts.
• Drive modernization across IT infrastructure, system resiliency, and GEOINT tasking and collection systems.

• Support development and integration of critical national security systems.
• Enhance enterprise system performance and reliability.
• Enable strategic alignment and execution of high-impact technology initiatives.

• Assess, document, and track new engineering requirements.
• Facilitate Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to align Government and Contractor teams.
• Support resource planning and cross-team coordination.
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned to strategic milestones.
• Lead planning for Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews, including content development.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and integration plans.
• Oversee change management to align resources, adjust priorities, and identify critical skillsets.

• Proven experience in enterprise-level systems integration and modernization.
• Strong leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with GEOINT systems or national security programs.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive results.

This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly, VA or Springfield, VA.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field OR 18+ years of experience as a Lead Integrator in lieu of a degree.
• 18+ years of experience in:
  • Engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems
  • All phases of system design, development, analysis, and documentation
  • Developing standards and technical guidelines
• 18+ years of experience in government or industry supporting:
  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.

• Active TS/SCI clearance,
  OR the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph.

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, and languages.
• Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks.

• Software Development Framework (SDF) certification
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) 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.

$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.

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