Senior Mission Engineer & Integrator - Technical Operations

Posted 12 Days Ago
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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
176K-282K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Provides technical and operational expertise for mission planning, system deployment, operational approvals, risk management, requirements validation, capability gap analysis, and security assessments. Supports overseas deployments, develops operational procedures and concepts of operations, evaluates system vulnerabilities, and recommends technology improvements and risk mitigations. Requires onsite work Monday through Friday, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and approximately 10% travel.
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Responsibilities

The Mission Engineer & Integrator provides technical and operational expertise and support for technical operations planning and execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Support the deployment of operational technology systems and equipment, including participation in overseas deployments as directed by the sponsor;
  • Write or contribute to operational correspondence and operational approval processes in various formats and venues;
  • Monitor in-coming operational correspondence and identify action items for response
  • Assist Sponsor personnel conducting risk management and governance responsibilities in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements; 
  • Leverage your professional network across organizational boundaries to streamline problem-solving
  • Analyze situational conditions and constraints to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet operational requirements; 
  • Support the generation of, and updates to, concepts of operations; 
  • Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment; 
  • Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment, and approvals; 
  • Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution; 
  • Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades; 
  • Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies; 
  • Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems; 
  • Review all-source reporting on assigned portfolios to produce counterintelligence guidance on inherent or known risks and mitigations surrounding the use of technology; 
  • Perform technical security and risk assessments to identify points of vulnerability and operational security risks, and recommend risk mitigation strategies;
  • Validate and verify operational and technical requirements

**This role requires the candidate to perform duties onsite Mon-Fri. May require 10% travel, based on customer needs**

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant Polygraph
  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience working in customer environment
  • Significant background supporting technical operations

Desired Qualifications:

  • Spanish language capability
  • Institutional knowledge of the customer mission and programs
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$176,000 - $282,000. 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

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
  • Minimum 12 years of experience with a BS/BA, 10 years with an MS/MA, or 7 years with a PhD
  • An additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • Experience working in a customer environment
  • Significant background supporting technical operations
  • Spanish language capability
  • Institutional knowledge of the customer mission and programs

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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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