Peraton

Project Manager

United States full-time Executive $80,000 - $128,000
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
You're the one who makes the trains run on time. Workstreams don't drift on your watch — they ship.
Position Overview
Day-to-day execution lead for one or more deployment workstreams, keeping scope, schedule, and quality aligned under the AFRH Program Manager.
What You'll Do

Run day-to-day execution of assigned workstreams (configuration, data, training, cutover, etc.)

Keep the IMS fresh — tasks, dependencies, baselines, variance commentary

Chair workstream status meetings and roll results up to the Program Manager

Spot risks and issues early; drive them to closure or formal escalation

Coordinate directly with Government functional leads on your scope

Produce weekly status, burn-down, and milestone reporting

Support deliverable production and quality review for your workstream

*** Contingent upon Contract award ***
Qualifications
Required
Required Skills & Experience

PM delivery experience on Federal IT or healthcare IT programs

Fluency in schedule management, risk/issue tracking, and dependency management

Clear written and verbal communication — your status reports should answer questions, not generate them

Comfortable managing matrixed technical teams

Specific Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor's + 2 yrs; Master's + 0 yrs; Associate's + 4 yrs; or 6 yrs experience without a degree.

Federal facility access / background investigation clearance

US. citizenship required.

Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.

Desired
Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

Prior experience on a healthcare IT, EHR, or large systems-integration program

PMP or CAPM

MHS GENESIS or Federal EHR exposure

Agile/SAFe scaled experience

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.Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at
Application Statements
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Originally posted on Himalayas

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Executive
Technology & IT API integration Data Analysis Project Management Project Manager Executive level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Project Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Peraton?
  3. Which of API integration, Data Analysis and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Data Analysis and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Project Manager role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Data Analysis and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Peraton needs from this hire.

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