Technology Program Manager

Peraton

. Manage the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of major or multiple programs .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $176,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing technical, schedule, and cost performance of programs, with a strong focus on proposal development and customer engagement within the defense sector. Proficient in federal acquisition processes and capable of leading teams to achieve program objectives and growth opportunities.

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Program ManagementProposal DevelopmentFederal Acquisition LifecycleCustomer-Facing CommunicationActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program Budget ManagementContract ReviewQuality Assurance ProgramsTechnical DirectionFinancial ForecastingRFI/RFP DevelopmentCost Volume InputsBOE DevelopmentOpportunity TrackingRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingPersuasive WritingMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareProposal SoftwareFinancial Management ToolsContract Management Software

Industry Keywords

Defense Information Systems AgencyFAR/DFARSNaaS/XaaSManaged ServicesAs-a-Service Delivery Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of major or multiple programs
Acquire follow-on business and support new business development by leading major proposals
Manage a directorate within a division and supervise professional and technical personnel
Manage one or more projects or programs and potentially an operating office
Act as a technical liaison with vendors
Assist in the proposal process and coordinate with the Pricing Department
Manage all phases of the program budget
Perform contract reviews using various software
Develop Quality Assurance Programs for products and services
Assign staff and provide technical direction
Monitor contracts, subcontracts, and funding; prepare program financial forecasts
Develop and deliver contract, departmental, project, and financial reports
Identify, qualify, and track opportunities across DISA and the broader DoD network community
Build relationships with government stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners
Support opportunity shaping through customer meetings, industry days, RFI/Sources Sought responses, white papers, and capability briefings
Maintain CRM pipeline data and contribute to gate reviews, bid/no-bid decisions, and win strategies
Identify teaming partners and coordinate teaming agreements, NDAs, and partner data calls
Assist the Program Manager with schedule, deliverables, and CDRL tracking
Support risk and issue management, action item tracking, and customer correspondence
Identify in-scope growth and organic expansion opportunities
Develop technical and management content for proposals, white papers, RFI responses, and capability statements
Translate program performance and technical solutions into win themes, discriminators, and past performance write-ups
Coordinate with SMEs, engineers, pricing, and proposal teams to meet submission deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 16 years of experience with BS/BA, minimum 14 years with MS/MA, or minimum 10 years with PhD
Experience supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency
US Citizenship
Active Secret Clearance
Working knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including FAR/DFARS, RFIs, RFPs, task orders, and contract modifications
Ability to write clear, persuasive technical and management proposal content under tight deadlines
Strong customer-facing communication skills and comfort presenting to government and senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across program and growth activities
Familiarity with NaaS/XaaS, managed services, and as-a-service delivery models (preferred)
Experience supporting pricing data calls, BOE development, or cost volume inputs (preferred)

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
Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus