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Peraton

Program Manager

Peraton

. Manage overall program operations, ensuring contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance goals are met .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale programs, ensuring compliance with government contracts, and overseeing financial reporting and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage risks while maintaining program schedules and deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Program ManagementFederal Contract ManagementBudget OversightRisk ManagementPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills
Program Operations ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentFinancial ReportingStaffing Plans DevelopmentContract Deliverables ManagementBiometric CaptureIdentity ManagementBackground InvestigationsEarned Value ManagementScheduling
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementTeam Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Industry Keywords
U.S. Census BureauDecennial CensusGSAMultiple AwardOLMBPAsOPM Suitability Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage overall program operations, ensuring contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance goals are met
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for government representatives, program leadership, and key stakeholders
  • Lead teams responsible for technical solutions, implementation, operations, maintenance, and security
  • Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, reporting processes, and performance metrics
  • Oversee program budgets, financial reporting, funding, forecasting, and earned value management
  • Manage subcontractors and teaming partners to ensure requirements and deliverables are met
  • Work with recruiting and operations teams to develop staffing plans and support hiring needs
  • Oversee field operations across multiple locations and sites
  • Identify program risks, address issues, and develop solutions
  • Track program milestones and coordinate schedules with the government and other contractors
  • Provide regular updates to government leadership on program performance, staffing, budgets, and operational activities
  • Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements
  • Support compliance with government security, privacy, and data protection requirements
  • Lead program transition and closeout activities, including staffing reductions, documentation, and system decommissioning
  • Lead teams supporting nationwide fingerprinting, badging, and background investigation services for the 2028/2030 Census

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, or a related field
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience
  • At least 10 years managing large, geographically dispersed programs
  • Experience managing scalable programs requiring significant staffing onboarding and offboarding
  • Experience managing federal contracts, subcontractors, and multiple functional teams
  • Experience managing program risk, budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract deliverables
  • Previous experience supporting the U.S. Census Bureau or Decennial Census programs preferred
  • Experience with GSA, Multiple Award, OLM, and BPAs preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Experience with biometric capture, identity management, and background investigations programs preferred
  • Knowledge of OPM suitability requirements preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Eligible employees may receive overtime
  • Eligible employees may receive shift differential
  • Eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus