Watch Operations (WO) Manager
Peraton Enterprise Solutions
Fort Belvoir, VA · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
Watch Operations (WO) Manager – National Defense Space Warfighting Program Peraton is seeking an experienced Watch Operations Manager to lead mission protection efforts in support of a national defense space warfighting program. In this role, you will oversee the monitoring of ground and space-based asset operational statuses, direct threat warning activities against critical enterprise systems, and ensure 24/7 Mission Protection continuity. As a senior leader in the Watch Operations function, you will guide crew certification and readiness standards, drive the development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), lead Course of Action (COA) planning, and champion the...