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$176k – $282k per year
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In office (Fort Meade)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 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

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking to hire a Technology Program Management Director.

This position will be located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs, through subordinate program/project managers, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers. Manages a directorate within a division. Has supervisory and developmental responsibilities within a functional area. The program director manages one or more projects or programs, may manage an operating office, and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines. Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives. Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Assists in proposal process and coordinates with Pricing Department when required. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software. Develops Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete task. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

Other Responsibilities Include:

  • Identify, qualify, and track new and adjacent opportunities across DISA and the broader DoD network community (task orders, recompetes, modifications, and new vehicles)
  • Build and maintain 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 pipeline data in the CRM and contribute to gate reviews, bid/no-bid decisions, and win strategies
  • Identify teaming partners and help coordinate teaming agreements, NDAs, and partner data calls
  • Assist the Program Manager with day-to-day execution of contract activities, including schedule, deliverables, and CDRL tracking
  • Support risk and issue management, action item tracking, and customer correspondence
  • Help identify in-scope growth and organic expansion opportunities within the existing program
  • Develop technical and management content for proposals, white papers, RFI responses, and capability statements
  • Translate program performance and technical solutions into compelling win themes, discriminators, and past performance write-ups
  • Coordinate with SMEs, engineers, pricing, and proposal teams to meet submission deadlines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 16 years of experience, may have management experience
  • Experience supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency
  • US Citizenship
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Working knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including the FAR/DFARS, RFIs, RFPs, task orders, and contract modifications

  • Demonstrated 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with NaaS/XaaS, managed services, and as-a-service delivery models
  • Experience supporting pricing data calls, BOE development, or cost volume inputs

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.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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