Program Operations Manager

About The Role Peraton is seeking a Program Operations Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of the leadership team for Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA's customers. As part of this modernization program, the Program Operations Manager will provide daily business operations support; manage internal reporting requirements; collaborate and coordinate closely with all functional organizations supporting the program; and act as a people manager for a team of 4‑6 individuals. Roles and Responsibilities Provides daily business operations support to a program of approximately 175 people. Acts as primary liaison to Finance, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, security, and facilities. Works closely with the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and program technical leadership team to ensure program readiness across all facets of the program and to provide appropriate executive‑level communications of activities, accomplishments, status, and issues. Contributes to and ensures on‑time and accurate completion of weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal and external reporting/deliverables, including integrated program reviews, program management reviews, status reports, and metrics collection and reporting. Acts as the program's resource manager, ensuring timely posting of job requisitions for necessary positions, working closely with the hiring manager, Talent Acquisition, a cadre of subcontract partners, and Workforce Planning, to assist the candidate through the DOS onboarding process and troubleshoot onboarding challenges. Works with multiple cross‑functional technical and non‑technical teams. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience. Five (5) years project/program/operations management experience with software engineering projects. Experience working with and understanding functional support organizations and their role as it pertains to the success of the program. Experience identifying, analyzing, and reporting key performance indicators relative to program performance. Experience reporting to leadership at every level, internal and external to the company. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare briefings, proposals, and similar documents. Quick learner, self‑starter, and ability to take initiative with limited supervision. Experience working with finance, contracts, and subcontracts. U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearances acceptable. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an agile software development environment. Intermediate to advanced contract, subcontract, business management, and FAR knowledge. Experience using tools that support agile development, such as SharePoint, Confluence, and IBM ELM. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Details Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to 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. 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 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