Systems Architect, Senior Advisor

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 Systems Architect and overall contractor lead for cross-project integration as well as the user CONOPS (SOW Section 3.3.1). Candidate will support the ATP office in developing and maintaining documentation and establishing cross-project support to implement Analysis technology priorities.This position will report to ATP Leadership\Duties include: • Lead the development and updates for the user concept of operations and support Integrated Capabilities Baseline Document (ICBD) and other documentation as necessary.• Assist ATP Leadership to address cross-project dependencies and ensure all projects have a compatible user vision.• Evaluate proposed new insertions to the priority list and provide summary slides for management review along with priority recommendations.• Coordinate with engineers in CIO-T to develop plans and obtain assessments of the impacts and tradeoffs for capability insertions or priority changes. • Engage with mission customers and users to shape and define future capabilities.• Participate in customer and program strategic and tactical planning activities.• Participate in the development of system architectures to evolve mission services.• Assess new technologies for fit-for-use by mission services, employing quantifiable and traceable criteria to enable future decision making. • Conduct AoAs and provide data-driven recommendations.• Identify project key decision points and provide Go/No-Go recommendations.• Conduct user outreach to communicate planned architecture changes, operational concepts, and project status, and accept user inputs for optimization of delivery plans.• Produce weekly activity reports for use by government customers and the program.• Develop and present effective technical presentations to senior management and to technical/non-technical audiences; must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.• Explain technical issues clearly/accurately to technical/non-technical audiences; and conduct issue coordination within and across agencies.• Work with customers to resolve technical and programmatic issues.• Assist product managers and product owners in backlog prioritization.• Help train new analysts on acquisition and general and project details in particular.• Draft documentation as needed to explain both the as-is and to-be state for the project.Location: This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA. Remote or hybrid work is not available. 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:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physical Sciences/ Engineering or related technical experience.18+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or systems development experienceExperience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, SAFe Agile acquisition product ownership, merging disparate architectures, CONOPS development, defining a vision for future work based on incomplete requirements, conducting imagery and/or geospatial analysis.Prior experience writing CONOPS or similar technical documentation for a non-technical audienceTS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polyDesired:Master’s degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physical Sciences/ Engineering or related technical experience.4+ years of experience in one or more disciplines of GEOINT analytic tradecraft and analysis production system development2+ years of experience in government acquisition processes.1+ years of experience in agile Systems development.Prior experience in NGA Analysis or similar analysis organization. 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. 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. Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-169291Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly