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.
ResponsibilitiesYou see the risks before they bite. And you build the quality bar everyone else works to.
Position Overview
Owns the integrated risk register and quality management framework for the deployment.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain the integrated risk register — identification, scoring, mitigation, owners
- Define the quality management framework and audit cadence
- Chair risk and quality reviews across workstreams
- Produce risk and quality dashboards for the Program Manager and Government
- Partner with Readiness/IV&V on cross-cutting findings
- Drive corrective-action closure and track effectiveness
*** Contingent upon contract award ***
QualificationsRequired
Required Skills & Experience
- Senior risk and QA leadership on a Federal IT or healthcare IT program
- Fluency with CMMI, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems
- Risk analysis and quantitative scoring methods
- Clean written reporting for Government audiences
Specific Requirements
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's + 8 yrs; Master's + 6 yrs; PhD + 3 yrs; Associate's + 10 yrs; or 12 yrs experience without a degree.
- Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
- Experience on a healthcare IT, DHA, or VA program
- US. citizenship required.
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.
Desired
Preferred Certifications & Qualifications
- CMMI/ISO 9001 lead auditor
- PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
- Six Sigma Black Belt
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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Senior risk and quality leadership experience on a federal IT or healthcare IT program
- Fluency with CMMI, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems
- Experience with risk analysis and quantitative scoring methods
- Ability to produce clear written reports for government audiences
- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience; Master's plus 6 years; PhD plus 3 years; Associate's plus 10 years; or 12 years without a degree
- Federal facility access and background investigation clearance
- Experience on a healthcare IT, Defense Health Agency, or Department of Veterans Affairs program
- U.S. citizenship
- Signed nondisclosure agreement by the first day
- CMMI or ISO 9001 lead auditor certification
- PMI Risk Management Professional certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification
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.
Peraton Insights
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.







