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$135k – $216k per year
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Staff · 8+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Peraton scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Peraton is an American national security and technology company that provides systems engineering, IT modernisation, cyber, space and communications services to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and health agencies of the US government. Formed in 2017 by Veritas Capital and enlarged in 2021 through the acquisitions of the federal IT and mission support business of Northrop Grumman and of Perspecta, it employs tens of thousands of people across the United States. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
Backed by Veritas Capital

Peraton Overview

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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

This sub family is responsible for conducting analysis of transition planning, intelligence information requirements, and developing architecture baselines. Duties may include providing research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance. Employees may also support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements.Basic Requirements:

  • Strategic Planning Experience - support the evolution of the sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities
  • Performance Management Experience - ensure the strategy is effectively and efficiently pursued, using best practices and benchmarking in business and mission analytics
  • Enterprise Architecture Experience - have a foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture related to technical collection, and be able to communicate its relationship to the overall Intelligence Community (IC) portfolio
  • Keep abreast of the IC Portfolio of Technical Investments-related strategies, business goals, objectives, performance targets, and associated technical collection enterprise architecture
  • Make recommendations to aid sponsor decision-making, to include proposed strategies and/or roadmaps; identified risks, capability and performance gaps, and dependencies; alignment with the strategic framework and priorities; and funding and related program issues
  • Make recommendations to keep strategy, performance, and architecture aligned accordingly
  • Function as a liaison and lead discussion with IC program managers, DoD partners, and private sector companies on program capabilities and services delivery and requirements concerns
  • Assist government clients with programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to the senior-level executives
  • Communicate technical topics in a non-technical manner to senior-level audiences

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • Requires BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. However, an additional four years of experience can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Draft products that reflect strong writing and grammatical skills
  • Expert knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
  • Expert knowledge of Data integration complexities
  • Strong analytical competence, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills
  • Provide appropriate audience-written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Work with seniors in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment managing competing priorities
  • Produce deliverables in multiple formats as needed (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.)
  • Ability and willingness to support the architecture and design of AI Strategy, Implementation plans and policiesDesired Qualifications:
  • Technical degree in Engineering or Science, practical not theoretical
  • Broad experience with the IC and touch points to DoD
  • AI certification

Target Salary Range

$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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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