Project Manager

Role Description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will support the Operations and Solutions Delivery Support (OSDSS) to DHS ICE. The selected candidate will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT, logistics, and telecommunications initiatives in a mission-critical environment. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal setting. This position is remote.

• Lead end to end project management activities across IT and telecommunications initiatives supporting DHS ICE OSDSS
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with program goals and customer expectations
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, providing mitigation strategies and escalation when necessary
• Coordinate cross functional teams including engineers, analysts, and external partners to ensure successful delivery
• Track and report project performance, including status updates, milestones, and key performance indicators
• Support budgeting activities including cost estimation, tracking, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal standards, contract requirements, and program governance processes
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience or an Associates degree and 4 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DHS Public Trust.
• 5 years of experience in project coordination, operations, logistics, or program support, preferably in a structured environment
• Proven experience managing projects or initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Experience with scheduling, tracking deliverables, and coordinating resources across multiple teams
• Ability to manage workflows, track progress, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and process adherence
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting government or regulated environments
• Familiarity with operational processes, compliance requirements, or contract-driven work
• Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent
• Experience supporting logistics, infrastructure coordination, or field operations initiatives

Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Company Description

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.