Director, Business Operations

Peraton • Full-time • Linthicum, Maryland, United States • $146k - $234k / year • 1m ago

About Peraton
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.

Program Overview

About The Role

The Deputy Program Manager - Business Operations will be responsible for the successful management and execution of this 250+ FTE cyber security, business operations, IT and analytical contract's program management office and external partner engagement. The successful candidate will excel in communications, collaboration, and coordination across a large, complex inter-disciplinary team of SMEs and an expert in providing clear, concise interactions with the government senior leadership team. This position requires critical attention to detail and the ability to operate in a fast, paced operational and leadership environment.

The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager in providing overall management and oversight of all activities performed by personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in the Task Order (TO). The Deputy Program Manager will lead the team responsible for the business operations functions that include deliverables management, resource management, logistics / procurement, and integrated schedule management.

Additionally, the Deputy Program Manager will also serve as a Task Lead for the external partners. Responsibilities include interviewing, selection and hiring; training new and existing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; addressing employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards. As the Task Lead, the candidate will work with team leads to:

Provide functional knowledge of operational and support processes for their service area.
Clarify/resolve process-related activities for technical team.
Understand existing and proposed delivery process, procedures, and tools by function.
Monitor and report progress against plans through final acceptance and signoff.
Manage, coordinate, and resolve project issues, decisions, and risks.

Qualifications

16 years of experience, may have management experience
8 years of program management experience of complex projects
Experience leading business operations processes, including some combination of: financial and procurement management, human resources and strategic planning
Experience performing financial and performance monitoring of contracts; including establishing, negotiating, and reporting on contractual service level agreements.
Demonstrated understanding of financial program performance, including rate calculations, variance reporting, forecasting, and estimate to complete.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in online collaboration tools and project management software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Project, SharePoint
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, exceptional professional attitude, and collaborative management style
Must hold a Top Secret and eligible to obtain SCI security clearance

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a hybrid on-site/remote work team
Experience managing a GSA AAS program
Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.