Deputy Program Manager - Space Support

Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Deputy Program Manager - Space Support Job Locations US-CO-Colorado Springs Requisition ID 2026-166553 Position Category Project Management Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified Deputy Program Manager candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III).  Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by summer 2026  Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond.  Responsibilities Support the Program Manager in execution of a large-scale, mission-critical program supporting NORAD strategic warning and space operations  Oversee day-to-day program operations across OM&S, engineering, cybersecurity, and sustainment activities  Ensure 24×7 operational performance and mission readiness across distributed teams and systems  Coordinate execution across functional leads, subcontractors, and mission stakeholders  Assist with program financial management including staffing plans, forecasting, and cost control  Drive task execution, performance tracking, and delivery against SLAs and KPIs  Support transition activities including program stand-up, staffing ramp, and knowledge transfer  Identify operational risks and support mitigation strategies across program execution  Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, RMF, and classified systems compliance requirements  Support customer engagement activities including PMRs, status reporting, and briefings  Act on behalf of the Program Manager as required   Qualifications Required Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SCI access required  12+ years of relevant experience6–8+ years of experience supporting DoD programs in a leadership role  Experience supporting operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) programs  Experience supporting space, missile warning, C2, ISR, or similar mission environments  Proven ability to support execution in a 24×7 operational environment  Experience with program coordination, reporting, and operational oversight  Familiarity with subcontractor coordination and multi-team environments  Experience working within classified systems and secure mission environments Must be able to work in office or at a Customer location 4 days per week Up to 20-25% travel may be required for this position   Desired Qualifications PMP or DAWIA certification, or working toward certification  Prior experience supporting NISSC I/II, ITW/AA, or Cheyenne Mountain Complex programs  Experience with space domain awareness or missile warning systems  Familiarity with DevSecOps or modern mission system environments  Background in RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks  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...