Project Manager, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer

Application Project Manager

Job Location s: US-VA-Reston | US-MD-Riverdale | US-DC-Washington

Requisition :

Position Category:
Project Management

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

We look forward to you bringing your talent to add to our team supporting a robust, worldwide national intelligence program providing mission application design, development, engineering, and integration services in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Peraton, a recognized leader in Cyber, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Operations, and Engineering, is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to join our team of professionals delivering technology services and capabilities in defense of the nation.

You would be joining a team of professionals with over 10 years of outstanding support in developing and sustaining mission‑critical and mission‑essential applications to prevent strategic surprise and deliver a decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policymakers. We take pride that our users include warfighters and interagency partners that defend America's national security interests. We are committed to investing in you and your family through paid benefits, competitive total compensation, challenging opportunities, and career growth opportunities.

If you are ready to be challenged, advance your career, are passionate about making a difference, and are excited to support our country's defense and intelligence missions, we are ready to talk to you!

• Leading a team of System Administrators, Database Administrators, Information System Security Officers, and Information System Security Engineers.
• Providing overall management and oversight of all IT personnel and activities.
• Facilitating seamless communication between Government and Contractor teams.
• Tracking and documenting all requirements and activities using industry‑best standards for continuous Government monitoring and evaluation.
• Evaluating the Agency's existing systems and recommending solutions.
• Leading a team in the analysis of Agency needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete solution.
• Assigning project staff to various applications and monitoring deliverables to ensure Agency needs are met successfully and in a timely fashion.
• Gathering feedback and suggesting new products/services or making recommendations for improvements to existing products/services.
• Providing expert guidance on the integration and implementation of Company's solutions into a wide variety of Agency environments.
• Monitoring technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.
• Working closely with Government customers as well as with the Prime Contractor.

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph (or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph).
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's +10 years relevant experience OR a master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with COTS Applications, and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
• Experience with Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, including developers, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and system integration.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Must be willing to work onsite in a secure facility.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels to include co‑workers, managers, and Government customers.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Clear communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently.
• Meets SLA response times under high‑priority situations.
• Strong written/verbal communication.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.