Peraton’s Space Sector HR Team is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support multiple programs within our Federal Civilian portfolio, specifically across key Homeland/National Security programs. This role supports a geographically dispersed workforce of 500+ employees and partners closely with leaders across the business to deliver strategic, results-driven HR support.
We are looking for a trusted advisor, strong collaborator, and organized executor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow within an experienced HR team. The ideal candidate brings outstanding relationship-building skills, excellent business acumen, and a proactive mindset that enables win-win solutions across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders across a large, dispersed client group to execute key HR activities including workforce planning, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compensation reviews, leadership development, training, and engagement initiatives.• Drive HR initiatives and projects, balancing multiple priorities while delivering on timeline commitments.• Build strong, consultative relationships across HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders.• Analyze workforce and organizational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.• Guide leaders through complex employee relations issues, fostering positive employee and team dynamics.• Manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.• Serve as an ambassador for Peraton’s Strategic Imperatives, Operational Priorities, and sector culture and engagement initiatives.
- Manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Key HR Business Partner Competencies
- Unwavering ethics, integrity, and trust.• Strong partnership orientation and commitment to organizational success.• Excellent business acumen and ability to align HR tools to business outcomes.• Comfort navigating ambiguity with a solutions-oriented approach.• Ability to balance qualitative and quantitative insights effectively.
- Minimum 12 years of HR experience, with at least 10 years as a Human Resources Business Partner.• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered).• Strong communication skills across all levels, with experience presenting to large groups and facilitating HR discussions with managers and employees.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.• Must reside in the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC area.• Ability and willingness to be onsite 4 days per week.• Demonstrated ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
- HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.• Experience with Workday, iCIMS, PowerBI, or other Human Capital Management systems.• Experience in the Defense industry, Unions, or Service Contract Act (SCA).• Active or ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
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$104,000 - $166,000. 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.Skills Required
- At least 12 years of human resources experience
- At least 10 years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
- Experience presenting to large groups and facilitating HR discussions with managers and employees
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
- Must reside in the Northern Virginia or Washington, DC area
- Ability and willingness to work onsite four days per week
- Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
- Experience with Workday, iCIMS, Power BI, or other human capital management systems
- Experience in the defense industry, unions, or Service Contract Act environments
- Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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