Program Manager

Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Program Manager Job Locations US-VA-McLean Requisition ID 2026-166394 Position Category Project Management Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer, while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional program management responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with program management oversight.  Program Management Lead and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and senior government stakeholders.Oversee cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects and task areas.Coordinate staffing actions, including identifying, onboarding, and managing qualified personnel and subcontractors.Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and contractual requirements.Provide status reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and resolution of programmatic issues.Foster strong relationships with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and key stakeholders.Anticipate mission changes and support contract modifications or re-scoping efforts.Technical LeadershipLead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and compliance with customer standards.Demonstrated implementation experience performing data migration efforts between legacy and new data repositories, specifically within Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python, SQL, Java, and Linux-based systems.Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows, pipelines, and storage solutions.Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC data governance policies.Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.Drive technical innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements across the program. Qualifications RequiredActive TS/SCI with polygraph requiredBachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years of management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope, and at least 2 years of management experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC)3+ years of relevant management experience is acceptable with current PMP or master’s degreeDemonstrated experience managing dispersed, multi-disciplinary teamsDemonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex program issuesDemonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositoriesStrong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databasesHands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments, Python, SQL, and JavaProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Knowledge of IC customer processes, policies, and mission environmentsDesired PMP certification or master’s degreeStrong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholdersExperience managing intelligence analysts and technical teams simultaneouslyExperience driving automation and process optimization initiativesPrior experience serving in a hybrid PM / technical lead capacity on IC 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...