Technical Project Manager

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

Peraton is seeking a senior level Technical Project Manager in support of our premier customer, NASA, Exploration and Space Communications (ESC) Division, based in Greenbelt, MD. This is primarily an on-site position at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

As prime contractor on the NASA Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the development, operation, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks. You will be an integral part of a world class team that builds and ensures NASA’s space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements.

As a Technical Manager you will have the opportunity to work with NASA’s Space Relay (SR) fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS). The SR is a unique and highly sought-after capability that uses geostationary relay satellites to communicate with low earth orbiting satellites and other customer platforms. The SR is the primary communications capability for the Space Station, Hubble Space Telescope and numerous other NASA, U.S. government and commercial missions.

In this position, you will support the Near Space Network (NSN) Special Projects and Missions (SPM) Network Director (ND) by phasing in as a Deputy Task Lead to mirror the existing Task Lead through a transition phase of less than a year, after which time you will take over as the Task Lead. The task order entails leading a team of Mission Commitment Engineers (MCEs) to help NASA’s SPM customers fulfill mission objectives. MCEs support all phases of the mission life cycle: from initial exploratory compatibility discussions, through the technical aspects of designing, implementing, and testing ground and space interfaces, to procedural aspects for scheduling and controlling operational service.

Task lead responsibilities that you will phase into include the following aspects:

Supervise a half dozen direct reports to include mentoring, career guidance and annual performance appraisals

Manage team execution to achieve financial, delivery, and contractual performance targets for assigned projects/programs

Generate annual Task Order Implementation Plans including staffing levels, and material and travel requirements

Support the SPM ND in establishing and maintaining inter-agency agreements and managing reimbursable budgets

Maintain status reports including biweekly report for SPM ND task meetings, monthly contractual status charts and biannual self-evaluations

Work with the assigned program security officer (PSO) to oversee an on-site SCIF and to maintain accreditation and COMSEC programs

Work with individual MCEs to develop design, implementation, and test approaches for implementing customer-unique requirements at the SR ground terminals

Participate in requirements, design, test and operations readiness reviews and provide guidance to ensure designs and operations concepts are consistent with SR support policies and constraints

Conduct CCB reviews of mission documentation including requirements, operations procedures, and technical interface control documents

Support the SPM ND is generating status and decision briefings for senior management and customer monthly status reviews

Support the SPM ND in commissioning annual loading studies and generating constellation management plans

Occasionally travel to NASA and customer sites for project-related activities

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or other applicable technical discipline and 10+ years of related experience

Experience in US Government task contracting and project execution.

Experience and familiarity with satellite ground system operations.

Experience with in-person / presentation status reporting at the micro and macro levels.

Personnel management and supervision experience.

Experience managing subcontractors, from SOW and RFP authorship through post-award execution and delivery

Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph, which requires US citizenship.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Active TS/SCI/Polygraph

Master’s degree preferred

Experience working with NASA space and/or ground communication systems

Experience working with a government task order-based contract and working with the Program Management team to develop cost estimates, schedules, and technical responses to task order requests.

Experience working in a SCIF environment

Experience with SCIF construction and accreditation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and change work focus on short notice in accordance with shifting customer priorities

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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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