General Program Management, Lead Associate

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced and accomplished Budget and Program Management professional to support our client’s mission in the planning, execution, and management of financial resources. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and executing the team’s budget, as well as cultivating and sustaining strategic relationships with internal offices, stakeholders, mission partners, and other organizations to ensure effective planning, management, and allocation of resources. The candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the Branches mission by ensuring the proper execution and tracking of resources across multiple highly technical programs and activities. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, coordinating multiple budget activities, monitoring expenditures, and communicating financial and programmatic information to senior leadership and the Front Office.

Examples of duties include but not limited to: 

Budget Planning and Execution:

• Assist in the planning and execution of the Branches budget, including forecasting needs and aligning resources with program goals.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Branches budget roadmap to ensure timely allocation and monitoring of funds.
• Execute budget actions such as creating RCAFs, preparing supporting documentation, and handling related financial transactions.
• Track and maintain Branch expenditures across multiple programs, including reconciliations and variance analysis to support compliance and decision-making.
• Coordinate with other offices and stakeholders on budget requirements for contracts, MIPRs, and inter-agency activities.

Reporting and Communications:

• Collect information and prepare the Branches Weekly Activity Report for the Front Office, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the preparation of budget status updates, reports, and other materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist the Branch in coordinating activities with external offices, including logistical support, scheduling, and resource allocation as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships across offices and stakeholder organizations to support effective resource planning and mission execution.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in budget planning and execution.
• Experience developing and monitoring budget roadmaps and execution plans.
• Experience coordinating budget activities with multiple offices and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting contracts, MIPRs, and inter-agency financial activities.
• Demonstrated ability to execute budget actions, including RCAFs and related financial transactions.
• Experience tracking expenditures, conducting reconciliations, and performing variance analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be a team player and possess the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with the Acquisition Lifecycle Management (ALM) system.
• Experience supporting government acquisition, financial management, or resource management activities.
• Experience working with federal government budgeting and resource management processes.

Experience and Education:

• Prior customer experience.

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• TS/SCI with Poly.

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.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.