Program Director

Program Director

Job Location s: US-FL-Tallahassee

Requisition :
Position Category:
Project Management
Clearance:
No Clearance Required

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Program Director to serve as the primary liaison between our organization and our client. This key staff position is critical to the day-to-day oversight and coordination of all client activities, ensuring a high level of service delivery, operational responsiveness, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will act as the senior point of contact with the client and represent the client's interests to our internal leadership.

Must be able to travel to Florida for on-site work.

• Serve as the primary contact with the client and associated contract issues.
• Provide full-time, dedicated account management support; being available to be at the client’s office when required for meetings.
• Ensure day-to-day coordination and timely resolution of all client service issues and inquiries.
• Represent client concerns and interests to internal Contractor management and leadership teams.
• Maintain 24/7/365 availability, including designated backup coverage, to respond to any critical service issues.
• Participate in all work groups or committees created by either Peraton or the client that relate to the contract.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of contract deliverables, compliance obligations, and service performance metrics.
• Foster strong, transparent relationships with government stakeholders and ensure their evolving needs are proactively addressed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma; 16 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must be able to pass a state local government background check.
• 5+ years of experience in government account management or sales, specifically working with government clients.
• Strong understanding of State government business practices, with specific knowledge of the State operations specific to agencies, cities, counties and universities.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry, with demonstrated success managing complex service contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently and effectively at all levels of the organization and with government officials.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior government stakeholders.
• Experience with large-scale telecommunications or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional internal teams (engineering, operations, security, billing).
• Familiarity with E-rate, Universal Service Fund (USF), and SLA-driven performance models.
• Ability to drive and interpret root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans (CAP).
• Understanding of ITIL or equivalent incident and change management frameworks.
• Lead quarterly/annual planning with the client and internal teams.
• Have run or managed a large system integration program of $40M+ annually.

Preferred Certification (at least one of the following):

• PMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma certification.

Other Requirements:

• Must be available to respond to critical issues around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
• Travel may be required to attend in-person meetings or site visits.

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 cannot 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.

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