Operating Unit Director

Peraton

. Own end-to-end performance of a portfolio of intelligence programs .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $229,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Program and Portfolio Management within federal government contracting, with a strong focus on driving growth, managing P&L, and developing customer relationships in the intelligence sector.

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Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementP&L ManagementGrowth Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Budget OversightFinancial ForecastingProposal DevelopmentCapture ManagementPerformance ManagementOpportunity ShapingResource AllocationTechnical DirectionIntelligence Mission UnderstandingContract Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationRelationship BuildingStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractingIntelligence MarketProgram ManagersGrowth AcumenMission Areas

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end performance of a portfolio of intelligence programs
Ensure technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met according to contract requirements and Peraton standards
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers
Drive on-contract growth and pursue follow-on and new business opportunities
Lead or oversee major capture and proposal efforts
Identify and pursue growth opportunities in adjacent mission areas, white space accounts, and emerging customer requirements
Lead the operating unit’s Growth strategy, including pipeline development, opportunity shaping, customer engagement, and coordination with business development and capture teams
Build and sustain trusted relationships with intelligence customer stakeholders
Manage the full profit and loss (P&L) for the operating unit, including budget oversight, financial forecasting, and reporting
Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and internal functional partners including Finance, Contracts, Talent Acquisition, and Growth
Prepare and deliver program, financial, and executive-level reports
Allocate resources strategically and provide technical direction for successful task execution across the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree
Active TS/SCI with polygraph
18+ years of progressive experience in Program and Portfolio Management within the federal government contracting space
Experience responsible for portfolios in excess of $75M annually
Demonstrated experience leading P&L with a proven track record of year-over-year growth
Experience leading teams of PMs across multiple concurrent programs
Experience driving strong performance and on-contract growth
Proven Growth acumen, including pipeline ownership, opportunity shaping, customer relationship development, and winning new work in the intelligence market
Experience identifying and capturing adjacent market opportunities
Ability to translate customer mission gaps into actionable growth strategies
Deep understanding of intelligence missions, engineering requirements, procurement processes, and customer relationship dynamics
Must be willing and able to work on-site at a Peraton facility
Desired: MA/MS degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Employees may be eligible for shift differential
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus