Technical Project Specialist

Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to provide project management support for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Assist development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, & milestones. Coordinate meetings, set agendas, ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project objectives & timelines.
• Team Coordination and Support: Act as a liaison between project managers, technical teams, and other departments & facilitate the flow of information among team members.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, including other agency members, vendors, and external partners. Organize and attend stakeholder meetings, providing updates and gathering feedback.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports and project status reports to regular updates for senior management.
• Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation & scheduling, ensuring resource availability & efficient utilization. Monitor project budgets, help manage expenditures. Identify potential risks and issues related to the project, suggesting mitigation strategies. - Track and manage issues as they arise, keeping the project on track.

Qualifications
Required Qualification:

• BS/BA with minimum 5 years of experience or MS/MA with 3 years of experience or HS Diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience.
• At least five (5) years of experience supervising or overseeing software development related projects.
• Proficient with program management tools such as Microsoft Project
• Experience with agile tools such as Jira or similar applications.
• Experience in work planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates capacity to engage effectively with stakeholders and all levels.
• Understanding of legacy systems and modern IT solutions.
• Must have an Active/Current Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in managing software modernization projects.
• Experience with TT&C for ground systems and spacecraft
• Familiarity with managing Agile based development teams while monitoring and reporting traditional waterfall EVMS metrics.
• Familiarity with change management processes.
• Basic technical knowledge of programming languages and databases.

Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care