Infrastructure Lead - NIST-Compliant, Resilient Systems
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Bethesda, MD
A technology services company in Maryland seeks an Infrastructure Lead to design and maintain critical systems that meet NIST 800-53 compliance. The ideal candidate will manage a team and ensure robust performance, availability, and resiliency of infrastructure solutions. This pivotal role involves technical oversight of subcontractor deployments and capacity planning. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are required. Join us in enhancing air travel safety and efficiency.
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$96k-139k yearly est. 3d ago
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Senior Human Factors UX Engineer - Aviation UI Leader
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Washington, DC
A technology services company is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to lead the design and evaluation of user-centered interfaces for FAA applications. The role requires expertise in human cognition, experimental design, and usability testing to ensure systems meet safety and performance standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in project management and be passionate about enhancing air traffic management systems.
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$83k-106k yearly est. 3d ago
Radar Systems SME
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Washington, DC
Responsibilities Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.
We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
Join a team that shapes the future of U.S. airspace surveillance. As an Air Traffic Radar Systems SME, you'll serve as a senior technical advisor, guiding the planning, deployment, and transition of radar surveillance systems that keep the skies safe. Your deep expertise in radar technologies, operational requirements, and regulatory standards will directly influence FAA modernization efforts and ensure reliable surveillance for millions of travelers every day.
In this position, you will:
* Advise program leadership on radar system strategies, transition planning, and technical risks.
* Provide subject matter expertise on Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), and their integration with ADS-B, multilateration, and automation systems.
* Review and evaluate contractor proposals, design documents, and test results for compliance with FAA requirements and standards.
* Conduct independent assessments of system performance, coverage, and interoperability.
* Support requirements development, systems engineering reviews, and operational readiness assessments.
* Ensure alignment with FAA policies, ICAO standards, and NAS architecture throughout program execution.
* Facilitate knowledge transfer, stakeholder engagement, and training to empower FAA decision-makers and operational teams.
Why This Role Matters
The National Airspace System is one of the most complex and mission-critical infrastructures in the world. You'll help transition aging radar systems to next-generation surveillance technologies, strengthening the FAA's ability to meet future aviation demands.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
* U.S. Citizenship Required.
* Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
* Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related professional experience.
* Recognized expertise in air traffic radar systems with direct FAA program support or equivalent aviation authority experience.
* Strong knowledge of NAS surveillance architecture, FAA acquisition processes, and regulatory frameworks.
* Proven ability to provide authoritative technical advice and influence complex program outcomes.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across diverse teams.
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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
$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.
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$112k-179k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Public Affairs Specialist
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Fort Meade, MD
Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Public Affairs Specialist for the USCYBERCOM program located at Fort Meade, MD. * Supports the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command * Coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
* Writes, edits, and prepares news release and programs for press, radio, and television as well as the organization and layout of publications and other informational material used in the public affairs program, ensuring conformation to Command and Government guidelines
* Prepares responses to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and Federal elected officials; and special interest groups, community, and civic organizations
* Exhibits knowledge and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
* Contributes substantively to the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command
* With no guidance, coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
* With no guidance, writes, edits, and prepares information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, Government officials, and other Government organizations
* Exhibits in-depth knowledge of and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
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Qualifications
Requirements:
* Minimum six years of experience as a DOD Public Affairs Specialist
* Minimum of High School Diploma
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.
* US Citizenship required
* Active TS/SCI Poly
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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
$86,000 - $138,000. 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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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$86k-138k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Business Unit Finance Director
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Program Finance Director to serve as the strategic financial partner to business and program leaders, ensuring achievement of financial performance for the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. This role leads financial operations, compliance, pricing, and process startup initiatives for the organization, with a strong emphasis on government contracting standards including GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal corporate financial policies.
The Director oversees forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting, while influencing strategic decisions at the SVP and VP level. This position requires deep expertise in government contracting, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate with both strategic and operational accountability.
This role is onsite in Bethesda, MD, supporting key business leaders and overseeing a team of individual contributors.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategic Partnership
* Serve as the primary financial advisor and business partner to program manager, influencing decisions that drive execution, profitability, and growth.
* Lead weekly, monthly, and long-term program control processes.
* Provide authoritative financial consultation to senior managers, VPs, and SVPs across the program.
Financial Management & Analysis
* Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, indirect rates, and operational metrics.
* Ensure accurate, timely reporting and financial insights that support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
* Employ a deep understanding of government pricing, cost structures, and supply chain integration to support competitive and compliant proposals.
Compliance & Controls
* Communicate and enforce adherence to GAAP, AMS, CAS, and internal financial policies.
* Oversee key financial controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
* Manage relationships with external vendors, including auditors and other oversight entities.
Organizational Leadership
* Lead a finance function comprising managers and individual contributors, setting priorities, allocating resources, and driving performance.
* Support staff development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
Operational Execution & Process Improvement
* Develop and implement finance initiatives, policies, and processes that drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
* Lead improvement efforts through program startup that enhance financial planning, reporting, cost control, and compliance across the organization.
* Ensure that finance strategies are integrated with broader corporate and business unit objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Supply Chain, HR, and other teams to strengthen alignment and execution of financial strategies.
* Drive communication and coordination of business-wide financial programs and cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 16 years of progressive financial and administrative experience.
* At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role supporting complex organizations.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
* U.S. Citizenship required.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
* Demonstrated experience in government contracting, including oversight of AMS, CAS, and pricing requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Superior financial consulting skills with the ability to advise and influence senior executives.
* Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and government cost structures.
* Strong project management and prioritization abilities.
* Excellent people leadership skills, including managing multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.
* Proven ability to build partnerships across functional areas.
* Exceptional communication skills across diverse audiences, including executives and technical teams.
* Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
* Outstanding negotiation, influence, and consulting skills.
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
$146,000 - $234,000. 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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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$146k-234k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Procurement, Advisor
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Washington, DC
Responsibilities Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.
We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Advisor with experience in source selection and acquisition support to join our FAA procurement operations team. This role provides a unique opportunity to participate in the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions-from market research and solicitation development to evaluation and award-supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it modernizes and sustains the National Airspace System (NAS).
In this position, you will:
* Support source selection activities, including solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, and documentation review.
* Assist in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), evaluation criteria, and source selection plans.
* Perform market research and gather data to support acquisition planning and supplier analysis.
* Track and maintain procurement files, evaluation documentation, and compliance records.
* Participate in evaluation team coordination meetings and maintain confidentiality of selection materials.
* Analyze supplier proposals for responsiveness, accuracy, and adherence to FAA and federal requirements.
* Support cost and price analysis, comparing vendor quotes, and verifying compliance with solicitation terms.
* Help ensure all activities align with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and FAR/DFARS standards.
* Assist in preparing source selection summaries, recommendation reports, and final award documentation.
* Collaborate with Contracts, Legal, and Program Management teams to support timely procurement execution.
* Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
Why This Role Matters
Every FAA mission begins with sound procurement decisions. As a Procurement Associate, your work ensures that contracts are awarded fairly, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA policies-laying the foundation for mission success. You will directly support source selection activities, assist in developing procurement packages, and collaborate with technical teams to help identify the best-value suppliers. Your diligence and analytical skills will help the FAA maintain its legacy of excellence, safety, and fiscal integrity across its acquisition portfolio.
Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Basic Qualifications:
* U.S. Citizenship Required.
* Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
* Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Masters Degree and 6 years' experience or Associates Degree and 10 years' experience or a High School Diploma and 12 years of experience.
* Experience in procurement, acquisition support, or contract administration.
* Working knowledge of source selection processes, proposal evaluations, and acquisition documentation.
* Understanding of FAA AMS, FAR, or equivalent federal procurement policies.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and procurement tracking systems.
* Experience with contract terms, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
* Working knowledge of cost, price, and technical evaluation frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
* Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other federal government programs.
* Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Acquisition Management, or Supply Chain Management.
* Professional certifications such as CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager) or DAWIA Level I (Contracting).
* Experience supporting FAA or federal government acquisitions.
* Familiarity with procurement systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, or SAP.
* Knowledge of evaluation scoring methodologies, supplier performance analysis, and cost realism assessments.
* Exposure to small business subcontracting, socio-economic goal compliance, or vendor diversity initiatives.
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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
$80,000 - $128,000. 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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$80k-128k yearly Auto-Apply 43d ago
Portfolio Management Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Washington, DC
Responsibilities Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it. The portfolio management and integration SME serves as a senior integration and strategic advisor for aligning complex modernization efforts across the FAA's Broad National Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). This role provides portfolio management-level guidance on system integration, agile portfolio governance, and cross-program orchestration-ensuring that modernization initiatives deliver cohesive, interoperable, and safety-compliant outcomes across the National Airspace System (NAS). The SME operates at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and execution, driving alignment among FAA organizations, integrators, and technical teams to achieve BNATCS mission objectives. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as a principal integration and portfolio management advisor to the BNCATS Portfolio Manager and Domain Managers. * Define and oversee integration strategies that synchronize development, deployment, and sustainment activities across multiple task orders and domains. * Drive the implementation of Agile-at-Scale (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices to ensure alignment between strategic intent and program delivery. * Coordinate portfolio-level dependency mapping, risk mitigation, and capability sequencing across FAA ATO, AJM, AJW, and industry partners. * Provide executive-level insight into portfolio performance, inter-system dependencies, and delivery using quantitative analytics and visualization tools. This process encompasses reporting by the Product Oriented Delivery (POD) teams to both the Portfolio Manager and Domain Manager, which is subsequently reflected in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). * Experience using collaboration and portfolio tools such as Jira Align, Confluence, or equivalent systems. * Advise on use of digital engineering and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) methods to enable traceability from enterprise architecture to operational outcomes. * Evaluate vendor integration approaches, ensure technical interoperability, and advise on governance structures that promote agile collaboration and architectural consistency. * Mentor senior integration engineers, release train engineers (RTEs), and portfolio managers in applying agile frameworks to large, safety-critical modernization programs. Qualifications Qualifications: *
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline; Master's or Ph.D. preferred. * 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, agile portfolio management, or large-scale program transformation within FAA, DoD, or other federal environments. * Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (SAFe, LPM, Scrum@Scale) and enterprise integration governance. * Proven leadership experience managing cross-domain portfolios, complex dependencies, and mission-critical deployments. * Deep understanding of FAA AMS processes, NAS operational systems, and safety/security interdependencies strongly preferred. * Experience in digital engineering, MBSE, or enterprise data fusion environments (Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS, or equivalent). * Certifications such as SAFe SPC, PMP, PMI-ACP, or PgMP strongly preferred. * Excellent strategic communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence enterprise modernization outcomes. * Active or eligible for Public Trust or higher clearance. #BNATCS #BNATC #BNATC 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 $146,000 - $234,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$146k-234k yearly Auto-Apply 58d ago
Telecommunications Domain, SME
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities The Telecommunications Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the senior technical authority for the FAA Telecomm Domain, leading a team of Network Architects and Systems Engineers to define the FAA vision for telecommunications modernization and translate it into actionable Enterprise Architecture, capability roadmaps, and implementation-ready designs.
This role requires deep domain expertise with FAA telecomm systems and modernization efforts-especially FTI, FENS, and TDM-to-IP transitions-and proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, nationwide networks with high availability, strict operational constraints, and rigorous change governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the principal Telecommunications Domain advisor to FAA leadership and program stakeholders for network modernization strategy, enterprise architecture, and technical governance.
* Lead an integrated team of Network Architects and Systems Engineers to develop telecomm domain architectures, reference designs, and transition strategies aligned with FAA priorities and NAS operational requirements.
* Define the Telecommunications Domain Vision-to-Execution blueprint, including target-state architecture, transition states, technology standards, and migration sequencing that minimizes operational risk.
* Own the telecomm enterprise design across transport, routing/switching, voice, network services, timing/synchronization (as applicable), and operations/management-ensuring designs support NAS mission systems and enterprise integration needs.
* Drive modernization of legacy transport and services, including TDM-to-IP evolution, voice and data convergence, and interoperability with existing NAS infrastructure during multi-year transitions.
* Provide technical leadership for nationwide network design and implementation, including resiliency patterns (multi-region, diverse paths), capacity planning, performance engineering, and lifecycle planning.
* Establish and chair domain-level architecture governance, including design reviews, standards/patterns, interface alignment, and technical debt management across telecomm capabilities.
* Coordinate cross-domain integration with cybersecurity, automation, surveillance, infrastructure/platform, and test & evaluation teams to ensure telecomm designs are secure, deployable, supportable, and compliant.
* Direct operational and sustainment alignment, ensuring architecture decisions account for monitoring/observability, fault isolation, maintenance windows, spares strategy, and continuity of operations (COOP) needs.
* Lead vendor and integrator technical evaluations and trade studies (architecture options, migration approaches, service models), producing recommendations that balance safety, performance, schedule, and cost.
* Mentor and develop senior technical staff, building consistent engineering rigor across design artifacts, implementation plans, and operational handoffs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA or Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA
* Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* 12+ years of experience in telecommunications/network architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership on large-scale, mission-critical network programs (federal, aviation, defense, or similarly regulated environments).
* Hands-on FAA Telecommunications Domain experience is required, including strong familiarity with FTI, FENS, and/or TDM-to-IP modernization (architecture, operations, deployment/sustainment, or transition planning).
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing nationwide networks, including multi-site architecture, routing strategy, resiliency, carrier diversity, and large-scale cutover planning.
* Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals and enterprise carrier-grade patterns: routing, segmentation, QoS/traffic engineering, high availability, network services (DNS/DHCP/NTP), and secure remote access as applicable.
* Experience with systems engineering rigor: requirements development, interface definition, configuration/change management, design reviews, and verification/validation planning.
* Familiarity with network management/observability concepts and tooling: performance monitoring, fault management, configuration compliance, inventory, and incident response workflows.
* Ability to communicate with executive and operational stakeholders-translating complex network tradeoffs into clear decisions, risks, and sequencing plans.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher), as required by the program.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
* Experience with FAA/NAS network environments, safety-critical operations, and deployment constraints (site access, maintenance windows, phased cutovers, service continuity).
* Direct experience with large carrier/service-provider interconnects, diverse transport strategies, and vendor management across national footprints.
* Familiarity with modern network architectures and practices (as applicable): SD-WAN, segmentation/zero trust network patterns, automation/IaC for network configuration, and secure telemetry pipelines.
* Experience with architecture frameworks and artifacts (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, operational views, interface views, standards profiles, roadmaps).
* Relevant certifications (one or more): CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, ITIL, or equivalent.
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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$32k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
CAG Action Officer
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Fort Meade, MD
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an experienced CAG Action Officer to join our USCYBERCOM team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.
In this role you will:
Provide staff/project support for Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) Commander's Action Group (CAG).
Manage engagements, materials, and information for senior CNMF leadership interactions with Combatant Command (CCMD) Commanders / Deputy Commanders / other key leaders.
Coordinate CNMF leadership communications across subordinate J-Directorates and the Executive Aide Staff in order to ensure the intent, messages and themes for CNMF are synchronized, harmonized, clear and consistent. The goal is command communications “with one voice.”
Coordinate input and craft presentations, papers, and materials IAW CNMF senior leadership direction for command projects, proposals, and initiatives.
Remain conversant with vision, mission and intent of CNMF Commander and issues considered by the Service and functional-area Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (JFHQ) commands.
Perform ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander's Cyber Mission priorities.
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Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of a HS diploma and 12 years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst, with a cyber or SIGINT focus; 8 years with BA/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Understands Cyber Mission and grasps implications of policy and operations in cyberspace.
Experience in direct support of General or Flag Officer as CAG Action Officer or Executive Officer or Assistant.
Demonstrated maturity in developing and delivering strategic, executive level communications.
Strong functional capabilities in PowerPoint, Confluence and/or Sharepoint.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Highly organized, flexible with tasking, and has strong ability to multitask
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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 $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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$38k-79k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Services Transition Readiness Analyst
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Sterling, VA
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Services Transition Readiness Analyst ("Analyst") to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program. CAEIO provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular applications services globally.
The Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that new and modified applications, infrastructure, and services are fully prepared for successful introduction into the live Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (EIO) environment. Working as a key member of the Services Transition Readiness team, the Analyst partners closely with CAEIO contractors, DOS leadership, engineering teams, service center operations, and business stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and validate operational readiness. This role serves as the bridge between development and operations, ensuring that service transitions are executed with minimal risk, clear accountability, and full alignment to business expectations, user needs, and ITIL best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Service Transition Planning and CoordinationIdentify, plan, and manage service transitions to ensure seamless movement from development and engineering into operational acceptance across all EIO areas of responsibility, minimizing disruption to live services.
* Drive Operational Readiness and AcceptanceLog, track, and validate Operational Readiness Requirements (ORRs) in collaboration with functional leads and process owners, ensuring operational teams are prepared to support new or changed services upon deployment.
* Develop and Maintain Transition DocumentationCreate, maintain, and govern comprehensive service transition documentation, including operational readiness checklists (ORCs), support models, and process artifacts, ensuring consistency, clarity, and audit readiness.
* Execute Readiness Reviews and Tabletop ExercisesPrepare and facilitate operational readiness tabletop exercises to validate monitoring, failover, rollback, escalation, field support readiness, and identification of single points of failure prior to production release.
* Assess Service Performance and Risk ImpactsEvaluate impacts to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and key performance indicators (KPIs), and proactively identify service risks, partnering with teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
* Support Deployment and Post-Deployment StabilizationCoordinate with project managers, engineering, networking, and service center operations to support deployments and ensure appropriate post-deployment support services are in place.
* Serve as Service Transition Liaison and AdvocateRepresent Service Transition in project and product review meetings, acting as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders while advocating ITIL-aligned service management processes and best practices.
* Ensure Knowledge Transfer and Stakeholder CommunicationEnsure all knowledge transfer activities, service support documentation, and knowledge articles are complete, accurate, approved, and available for operational use; provide clear, well-documented status updates to leadership and stakeholders throughout the transition lifecycle.
Core Work Hours: First Shift, 8-5pm ET (Flexible), Monday-Friday (occasional weekend work).
Location: This position is currently remote with work that requires one day per week in the office in Sterling, VA, or Washington, DC. The number of days in office is subject to change based on program or government requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance
* At least three years of experience as a Services Transition Analyst that has required increased scope of responsibility.
* Ability to document transition processes accurately, applying attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently, achieve productivity goals, and manage one's time.
* Experience using ServiceNow.
* Experience using SharePoint to maintain documents.
Desired Qualifications
* ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.
* Previous U.S. Department of State experience associated with implementing and practical application of ITIL Service Transition and/or Service Management best practices.
Education and Experience Requirements: 9 years with High School diploma; 7 years with AS; 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
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
$104,000 - $166,000. 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$104k-166k yearly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Photogrammetrist
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Springfield, VA
Responsibilities Seeking a motivated PHOTOGRAMMETRIST to support product evaluations, quality studies, and new product initializations. The candidate should have a working understanding and practical application of modeling geometric components of the image collection path to fully assess the geolocation and mensuration accuracy of a system. Imaging systems could include electrical-optical, RADAR, LIDAR, OPIR, hyperspectral and/or multispectral on board space or airborne platforms. Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as an understanding and applicable knowledge of exploitation and mensuration software will be needed to perform photogrammetric tasks. The candidate will work within an existing team to complete tasks as prioritized by government customers. Good communication and team work is necessary. A history of delivering results is critical to success.
The specific sub-tasks and activities to be performed include, but are not limited to:
* Geolocation and mensuration accuracy assessments, specifically quantifying error estimates
* Modeling geometric collection path to trace the exact location of a point on the ground to the pixel location on an image
* Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization
* Responding to detected errors and artifacts by recommending possible causes and corrective actions
Qualifications
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Required Experience/Education:
* Must have a minimum of a Top Secret clearance and willing to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- Contract requires TS/SCI with poly.
* Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Image Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics
* 8+ years of Geolocation and mensuration assessment experience with a BS; 6+ years of experience with a MS
* Applied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
* Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues
* Contributing to and reviewing test planning, analysis, and report writing
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Willingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environment
* Track record of delivering results
Preferred Skillset:
* Understanding and application of image quality standards (e.g. NIIRS), scales, metrics and image quality equations.
* Knowledge of National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination (TCPED) image chain
* ASPRS membership or professional certificate
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
$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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
Peraton has an opportunity for you to join our military intelligence program(s) of record to deliver, operate and sustain modernized, transformed data science/ data analysis environments worldwide that enable speedy and precise decision making to warfighters.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Statistician/Mathematician - Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) Oversight & Monitoring specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to solve and predict/ mitigate complex intelligence problems by applying statistical methods to provide insights that inform decision making. This position will focus on QAF Oversight & Monitoring. Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:
Statistician/Mathematician specifically:
Develop and apply mathematical theories and statistical methods to solve intelligence problems.
Collect, organize, interpret and summarize data to inform decision making to solve a broad range of problems.
Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena for analysis or computational simulation.
Design complex metrics projects that apply valid scientific techniques and utilize information obtained from baselines or historical data.
Plan and perform data collection for projects, determining types/sizes of sample groups and parameters.
Prepares data for processing by organizing information and checking for inaccuracies.
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis/ metrics.
Develop software or work with developers to automate the collecting and processing of data.
Produce the results of analyses in graphs, charts, tables, and metrics.
Prepare products to describe and document findings and activities; provide briefings to decision makers.
QAF specific:
Conduct audits to ensure compliant use of AI systems for approved use-cases in all source analysis.
Evaluate advanced analytics performance and compliance with tradecraft standards.
Develop and maintain a repository of audit findings and recommendations to identify areas of improvement.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
Design and execute Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) protocols.
Evaluate the performance, robustness, and fairness of AI systems in all source analysis contexts.
Develop and apply statistical models and methods to analyze TEVV results and identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement corrective actions to address TEVV findings.
Develop and track performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of AI systems in all source analysis.
Analyze and interpret performance metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement data-driven decision-making processes to inform AI system development and improvement.
Publish and present research findings on AI assurance methodologies and best practices.
Support capability development by contributing, editing, and storing code in Government owned/controlled source version control repositories.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Statistics/ Mathematics or Computer Science, with a minimum of 17 years of experience or master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of work experience.
Strong in Statistics/ Mathematics application and QAF Oversight & Monitoring.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Experienced in utilization of the Quality Assurance Framework and standards.
Experienced in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration methodologies.
Experienced with intelligence databases, software, and analytical tools.
Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders.
Capacity to adapt to changing situations to prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Statistics/ Mathematics or Computer Science.
Experience working in the customer environment is preferred.
Security Clearance:
This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.
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 $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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$68k-99k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Photonics Engineer
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Chantilly, VA
Responsibilities This position is for a Photonics Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Photonics Engineer oversees developer progress in designing, developing, and integrating complex photonic payloads into complete mission systems. This position provides Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to the customer's execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Role Responsibilities:
* Serves as Program Office technical lead for design, development, and integration of state-of-the-art photonic payloads
* Providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure developer progress is in alignment with customer mission objectives and timelines
* Translates mission requirements into detailed technical specifications
* Performs systems- and element-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and risk
* Provides technical and cost assessment of vendor proposals
* Reviews technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans
* Evaluates prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements and quality of deliverables
* Offers recommendations to improve program outcomes and likelihood of mission success
* Develops advocacy and outreach briefings for DoD senior leadership
* Tracks and report progress at multiple levels of contractor and government leadership
* Creates models, simulations, and analysis tools and products to model system performance and evaluate mission effectiveness
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* Must be a US Citizen
* Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
* BS or MS degree in relevant Science, Technology, or Engineering field of study
* 12+ Years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally on satellite programs (government or commercial)
* Technical expertise in physics, optics, and engineering principles, including a subset of the following:
* Experience with free-space, optical fiber, and/or integrated optical/photonic devices
* Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, basic spectroscopy, and non-linear optics
* Understanding of radiometry and light interaction with materials
* Practical experience in handling and operating photonic systems
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and optimize performance
* Experience with environmental qualification of photonic assemblies and components
* Effective communication, coordination, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills
* Ability to communicate technical topics to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise
* Experience with Intelligence Community and/or DoD Program Office best practices
* Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment without supervision
Desired Qualifications:
* 16+ years of work experience in a relevant field
* Experience as a PM, PEM, acquisition leader, or CO/COTR in government or commercial programs
* Experience supporting DoD resiliency programs
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
$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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
Peraton's Cyber Mission in Annapolis Junction, MD supplies the Intel community with mission essential Next Generation SIGINT Analysts and Cyber professionals that support and defend our nation's security. Be a part of a team of SIGINT, Intelligence and Cyber professionals that are supplying our nation with leading Next Generation cybersecurity solutions. Peraton delivers unique intelligence, analytics, and data management solutions to address the world's most difficult challenges.
Peraton is seeking Next Generation Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA1) to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.
Responsibilities may include:
Identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events and defend against events by using information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs)
Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Support a wide range of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that enable it all.
Develop expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
Work as part of a team, with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understanding of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply analytical skills to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
Distill, document, contextualize and share findings--including any new tradecraft developed with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
#AJ
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
4 years' experience with an associate's degree OR 2 years' experience with a bachelor's degree
Experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering
Completion of military trainings such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement. (i.e., 20-24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience) OR may be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree.
Foreign language proficiency and Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores may be considered as relevant experience.
Experience in network or system administration required.
Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
Additional Qualifications
Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).
Ability to conduct computer/network security and target development
Knowledge of all aspects of computer/network security, including firewall administration, encryption technologies and network protocols
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
#NextGenFF
#AJCM
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 $80,000 - $128,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$80k-128k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Hardware Exploitation Engineer
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Hardware Exploitation Engineer with a strong commitment to teamwork to join our team at the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will be responsible for performing thorough examinations of digital media, including hard drives, flash drives, cell phones, and other electronic devices that may hold critical data.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform technical hardware exploitation and thorough examination of a variety of digital storage devices.
Conduct reverse engineering, failure analysis, vulnerability analysis, and other research techniques to understand complex hardware systems, assess the functionality of components, and identify exploitation opportunities.
Alter hardware components to facilitate forensic analysis of the media or to adjust the functionality of the hardware to meet specific objectives.
Perform inspection, imaging, decapsulation, deprocessing, and other activities related to hardware reverse engineering and exploitation in a state-of-the-art microelectronics exploitation laboratory.
Develop and maintain frameworks, processes, design patterns, techniques, tools, and standards for conducting hardware exploitation of digital media.
Serve as a subject matter expert for IC/DoW customers.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports to a wide range of audiences.
Qualifications
Required:
Solid understanding of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, VHDL/Verilog, MATLAB, Assembly language, etc.
Experience with Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Embedded Linux, RTOS, etc.
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, JTAG, UART, Wi-Fi, BT/BLE, TCP/IP, CAN) to interface with and extract data from electronic components.
Advanced troubleshooting skills to effectively diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex failures in circuit boards: power integrity, thermal imaging, component-level analysis, etc.
Proficiency in debugging techniques using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other hardware debuggers.
Working experience in Microprocessors/Architectures: ARM, MIPS, x86, PIC, RISC, PowerPC.
Proficiency in soldering and desoldering components to access memory chips and other critical hardware for data extraction.
Experience writing Technical Reports to create detailed documentation of findings.
Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) discipline preferred.
Preferred:
Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for circuit design and simulation, such as MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer, KiCad, Proteus, and similar tools.
Experience requiring skills in reverse engineering of embedded systems with proprietary operating systems for the purpose of introducing functionally to a fielded system.
Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra and Binary Ninja.
DoD 8570 Compliance (IAT Level II cert)
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 $146,000 - $234,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$75k-101k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
HPC Software Deployment Configuration Manager, Lead Associate
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Fort Meade, MD
Responsibilities
Peraton is hiring a Lead Associate Configuration Manager to support management of software deployments associated with a large High Performance Computing (HPC) program. This program is cutting edge and includes everything from HPC test planning and execution, architecture design and prototyping, and vendor outreach and collaboration support. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the national security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results in achieving their planned objectives of this growing, high-profile program.
The selected Configuration Manager:
Is responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems.
Works on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems.
Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures.
Develops or modifies CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system.
Implements CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life.
Performs change control and configuration audits.
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Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university plus Six (6) years of experience as a CM in programs and contracts of similar scope type, and complexity, OR
A High School Diploma or GED plus Ten (10) years of experience as a CM.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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 $80,000 - $128,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$80k-128k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Automation Domain, SME
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities The Automation Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the senior technical authority for the FAA Automation Domain, leading a team of Automation Architects and Systems Engineers to define the FAA vision for automation modernization and translate it into a coherent Enterprise Architecture, capability roadmap, and implementation-ready designs across the NAS.
This role is responsible for domain architecture leadership spanning core automation systems and their interoperability, including (but not limited to) ERAM, STARS, and TBFM, with strong emphasis on safety-critical engineering, operational suitability, integration dependencies, and traceability from mission outcomes to technical decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the principal Automation Domain advisor to FAA leadership and BNATCS program management for automation modernization, enterprise architecture, and technical governance.
* Lead an integrated team of Automation Architects and Systems Engineers to produce automation domain architectures, reference designs, and transition strategies aligned to FAA priorities and NAS operational realities.
* Define the Automation Domain Vision-to-Execution blueprint, including target-state architecture, capability sequencing, and migration approaches that minimize operational risk while enabling modernization.
* Own the Automation Domain enterprise design across en route, terminal, and flow/trajectory capabilities-ensuring interoperability among ERAM, STARS, TBFM and adjacent NAS systems, services, and data exchanges.
* Drive digital engineering and MBSE adoption to enable end-to-end traceability (requirements → architecture → design → verification), and to improve repeatability across releases and sites.
* Establish and chair domain-level architecture governance, including design reviews, standards, reference patterns, interface alignment, and technical debt management for automation capabilities.
* Coordinate cross-domain integration with cybersecurity, safety, infrastructure/platform, data/telemetry, and test & evaluation teams to ensure automation designs are deployable, supportable, and compliant.
* Ensure safety and mission assurance alignment, integrating safety considerations (e.g., hazard awareness, operational suitability, service continuity) into architecture and engineering decisions for safety-critical environments.
* Lead vendor and integrator technical evaluations, including architecture assessments, integration approaches, and design trade studies; provide recommendations that balance performance, safety, schedule, and lifecycle cost.
* Mentor and develop senior technical staff, strengthening engineering rigor, architectural consistency, and shared understanding of automation domain dependencies and operational constraints.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA or Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aviation/Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* 12+ years of experience in enterprise/system architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership on large-scale mission systems in FAA, DoD, or other federal environments.
* Deep, hands-on FAA Automation Domain experience is required, including strong familiarity with ERAM, STARS, and/or TBFM (architecture, interfaces, operations, deployment/sustainment, or modernization).
* Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (architects/engineers) delivering enterprise architecture and domain designs across multi-stakeholder environments.
* Working knowledge of NAS operational concepts and interdependencies (en route, terminal, flow/trajectory, surveillance/flight data, procedures, and operational constraints).
* Experience with systems engineering rigor: requirements development, interface definition, configuration management, design reviews, and verification/validation planning.
* Exposure to digital engineering / MBSE methods and tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS, or equivalent).
* Strong executive communication skills-able to brief architecture tradeoffs, risks, and sequencing decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher), as required by the program.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline.
* Experience supporting FAA modernization programs (NextGen-era initiatives, automation refresh, integration, deployment/sustainment).
* Experience with architecture frameworks and artifacts (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, operational views, interface views, roadmaps).
* Familiarity with agile delivery at scale and portfolio-level execution practices in complex, safety-critical programs (e.g., SAFe/LPM concepts).
* Understanding of cybersecurity and resilience considerations for automation environments (segmentation, identity, logging/telemetry, secure integration patterns) in regulated federal systems.
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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$69k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Beltsville, MD
Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking an experienced CIRT Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Program, delivering leading cyber and technology security expertise to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.
Location: Beltsville, MD and Rosslyn, VA.
* The customer requirement requires every employee to be onsite for the first 90 days. After the 90 day period, a hybrid schedule may be offered.
* Need to be able to support a hybrid and flexible work schedule; in the event of significant cyber incident a continuous on-site presence will be required.
This role directly supports the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) as a key member of the Advanced Response and Tactics Team (ARTT).
In this role, you will:
* Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level Cloud Security support in a 24x7x365 environment.
* Share in-depth knowledge and intelligence gained from cyber security events with stakeholders.
* Protect against potential cyber security incidents by pro-actively identifying steps to remediate threats and vulnerabilities.
* Provide SME level response, technical assistance and expertise for significant cyber incidents, investigations, operational events, and related cyber projects.
* Develop and implement training programs for CIRT Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
* Conduct detailed research to increase awareness and readiness levels of the security operations center.
* Conduct advanced analysis and recommend remediation steps.
* Analyze network events to determine impact.
* Conduct all-source research to determine threat capability and intent.
* Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams during significant cyber incidents.
* Identify emergent cybersecurity technologies and develop methodologies for their employment.
* Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information.
* Identify and determine tactics, techniques, and procedures for intrusion sets.
* Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
* Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, and system configurations) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.
* Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support incident response.
* Publish after-action reports, cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident reports.
* Review, draft, edit, update and publish cyber incident response plans.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
* Bachelor's degree and minimum of 14 years of relevant experience; 12 years with Masters.
* To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
* CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCED, GCIH
* Demonstrated expertise in the Incident Response Lifecycle and how it applies to cloud, legacy and hybrid environments.
* Demonstrated experience with cloud computing technologies to include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
* Demonstrated expertise in traditional computing technologies architecture, design and security.
* Demonstrated proficiency in using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic Defend, CarbonBlack)
* Demonstrated proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g. Splunk, Elastic, ArcSight)
* Demonstrated proficiency in using Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR) platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, IBM QRadar)
* Ability to analyze cyber threat intelligence reporting and understand adversary methodologies and techniques.
* Knowledge of malware analysis techniques.
* Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks and their relevancy to cyber incident response.
* Ability to identify and recommend remediation steps for cyber incidents.
* Demonstrated proficiency with common digital forensic tools (e.g. Autopsy, Axiom Forensics, KAPE, CyLR, Volatility)
* Strong organizational skills.
* Proven ability to operate in a time sensitive environment.
* Proven ability to communicate orally and written.
* Proven ability to brief technical and operational information to senior leadership.
* Ability to scope and perform impact analysis on incidents.
* U.S. citizenship required.
* Active Secret security clearance.
* Ability to obtain final Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
* One or more of the following certifications:
o CCSP, SC-200, 300, and 900, GCLD, GCTD, GCAD
* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Azure cloud architecture
* Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Defender suite and Kusto Query Language (KQL) analytics
* Demonstrated proficiency with using Splunk Enterprise Security and writing Splunk Processing Language (SPL) analytics
* Demonstrated experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash languages
* Demonstrated knowledge of network architecture, design and security.
* Ability to analyze static and dynamic malware analysis reports.
* Ability to analyze and identify anomalous code as malicious or benign.
* Ability to write signatures for host and network intrusion detection systems.
* Ability to identify and recommend relevant telemetry requirements in support of cyber incident response actions
* Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
* Proficiency in performing network packet-level analysis
* Demonstrated knowledge on the intersection of on-prem and cloud-based technologies.
* Demonstrated knowledge of system design and process methodologies.
* Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs.
* Experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
* Experience working in the intra agency environment.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to executive level leadership.
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
$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.
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$135k-216k yearly Auto-Apply 50d ago
CAG Action Officer
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Fort Meade, MD
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced CAG Action Officer to join our USCYBERCOM team located in the Fort Meade, MD area. In this role you will: * Provide staff/project support for Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) Commander's Action Group (CAG).
* Manage engagements, materials, and information for senior CNMF leadership interactions with Combatant Command (CCMD) Commanders / Deputy Commanders / other key leaders.
* Coordinate CNMF leadership communications across subordinate J-Directorates and the Executive Aide Staff in order to ensure the intent, messages and themes for CNMF are synchronized, harmonized, clear and consistent. The goal is command communications "with one voice."
* Coordinate input and craft presentations, papers, and materials IAW CNMF senior leadership direction for command projects, proposals, and initiatives.
* Remain conversant with vision, mission and intent of CNMF Commander and issues considered by the Service and functional-area Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (JFHQ) commands.
* Perform ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander's Cyber Mission priorities.
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Qualifications
Required:
* Minimum of a HS diploma and 12 years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst, with a cyber or SIGINT focus; 8 years with BA/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* U.S. citizenship required.
* Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
* Understands Cyber Mission and grasps implications of policy and operations in cyberspace.
* Experience in direct support of General or Flag Officer as CAG Action Officer or Executive Officer or Assistant.
* Demonstrated maturity in developing and delivering strategic, executive level communications.
* Strong functional capabilities in PowerPoint, Confluence and/or Sharepoint.
* Strong attention to detail and organization.
* Highly organized, flexible with tasking, and has strong ability to multitask
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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
$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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
$38k-79k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Human Factors Engineer - Air Traffic Control
Peraton 3.2
Peraton job in Washington, DC
A technology services provider in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to lead the integration of usability and human performance into FAA systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance air traffic control operations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in human factors engineering. This position supports critical national infrastructure and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.
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