Program Manager SME

About The Role Peraton Labs is seeking an authoritative subject matter expert on program management practices, earned value management, and commercial and defense acquisition processes. The role bridges the gap between engineering teams and the program management domain, defining the analytical models, data schemas, and business rules that drive program management capabilities within an advanced analytical platform. Key Responsibilities Define data models and ontologies for cost, schedule, risk, and earned value management (EVM) data Establish the "ground truth" schemas for structured program data: IMS baselines, cost performance reports, EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, VAC), and IPMDAR formats Design health/status scoring methodologies and RAG (Red/Amber/Green) assessment criteria Define the rules and heuristics for non-traditional analysis: what signals in unstructured data (meeting notes, emails, briefings) indicate true program health versus what the structured data reports Validate analytical outputs from cost/schedule, risk, and data fusion engineers against real-world program management standards Serve as the primary requirements source for all PM-related engineering work Develop test cases and acceptance criteria for PM analytical features Advise on compliance with DoD acquisition regulations (DoDI 5000 series, EIA-748) Qualifications Required Qualifications Minimum of 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD in Engineering, Business, or related field Experience in commercial or defense program management, earned value management, or acquisition oversight Deep expertise in EVM principles and practices (EIA-748 compliant) Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and cost performance reporting Familiarity with IPMDAR/IPMR reporting formats and data elements Understanding of risk management frameworks (DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide) Strong analytical skills and ability to translate domain knowledge into technical requirements Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively with software engineers US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification Experience with DCMA surveillance or program oversight roles Familiarity with data analytics tools and concepts (SQL, Python basics, BI dashboards) Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or Earned Value Analyst Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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 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 EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr