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.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager who will have the following responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise up to 10 SETA and SI direct reports supporting various customer operational domains such as: requirements management, governance, project management, readiness, and systems integration
- Manage hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and termination of personnel
- Guide technical performance and execution of the contractual requirements by direct reports
- Develop and administer performance assessments, corporate objectives and financial goals
- Fill and execute an individual contributor role on the program providing Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) support to operational organization
Required:
- Active TS/SCI with Poly level clearance
- 16+ years of work experience
- Direct customer domain experience
- Knowledge of specific customer policies, operations and strategic plans within the specific customer domain
- Demonstrated experience providing SE&I support to operational focused customers
Desired:
- Prior experience in an a diverse capacity across the current portfolio of customers associated with the contract
- Previous or current team lead or management responsibility of a team of up to 10 FTEs
- Experience providing technical guidance to client organizations managing multiple highly technical projects or operations
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
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- 16+ years of work experience
- Direct customer domain experience
- Knowledge of customer policies, operations, and strategic plans within the relevant customer domain
- Demonstrated experience providing systems engineering and integration support to operational-focused customers
- Experience across a diverse capacity within the current portfolio of contract customers
- Previous or current team lead or management responsibility for up to 10 full-time employees
- Experience providing technical guidance to client organizations managing multiple highly technical projects or operations
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.








