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Peraton

Remote · USFull-time$146–234K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$146–234K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DEA Suitability DeterminationPMP CertificationITIL V4 Foundation Or HigherSAFe Agilist Or Program ConsultantTop Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Peraton is seeking experienced professionals with prior DEA, DOJ, or federal law enforcement IT experience for an upcoming federal proposal opportunity. The pipeline includes program leadership, technical, service desk, security, field operations, and Agile consulting roles. Candidates will contribute to proposal development and may work remotely. Applicants must meet the stated education, experience, certification, citizenship, and clearance-related qualifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementManaging WorkstreamsManaging Contractor TeamsManaging SubcontractorsProgram Management PlansAgile RoadmapsSchedulesStatus ReportsRisk RegistersGovernment-Facing MeetingsBriefingsProgram ReviewsExecutive CommunicationsProgram TransitionsAgile Program ManagementScaled Agile PracticesManaging Competing PrioritiesResolving Complex IssuesFederal IT Environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's in IT or RelatedU.S. CitizenshipTop Secret ClearanceDEA Suitability DeterminationDOJ, DEA, or Federal Law Enforcement IT Experience10+ Years IT Program or Project Management5+ Years Comparable Program ManagementPMP CertificationITIL V4 Foundation or HigherSAFe Agilist or Program ConsultantPMI CertificationFAC-P/PM Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is actively seeking experienced professionals with prior Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or Department of Justice (DOJ) IT experience to support an upcoming federal proposal opportunity. This pipeline will focus on identifying and engaging highly qualified Key Personnel and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can bring relevant federal government experience, technical expertise, and mission knowledge to help lead and shape the proposed program.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following Key Personal positions along with additional roles as they come available.

  • Program Manager

  • Deputy Program Manager

  • Chief Technology Officer/Technical Lead

  • Service Desk and Field Support Lead

  • Information System Security Officer

  • Global/OCONUS Field Operations Lead

  • Agile/SAFe Program Consultant

These positions will play a keep part in proposal development and can be remote. If you feel you meet the qualifications and have prior DOJ or DEA experience. Submit your application for consideration today!

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and a DEA suitability determination.

  • Must have prior Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or federal law enforcement IT experience

  • 10+ years of IT program and/or project management experience.

  • 5+ years of experience managing programs of comparable scope and complexity; experience with programs exceeding $100M in annual contract value preferred

  • PMP Certification

  • ITIL v4 Foundation or higher certification

  • SAFe Agilist or SAFe Program Consultant certification

  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams, contractor teams, and subcontractors within a complex federal IT environment.

  • Experience developing and managing Program Management Plans, Agile Roadmaps, schedules, status reports, risk registers, and other program management artifacts.

  • Experience leading Government-facing meetings, briefings, program reviews, and executive-level communications.

  • Experience managing program transitions, including Transition-In and Transition-Out activities.

  • Strong understanding of Agile program management methodologies and scaled Agile practices.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex program issues, and operate effectively in a high-visibility federal program environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMI Certification

  • FAC-P/PM Certification

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance

  • Master's degree preferred

Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. 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. Benefits Statement

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 Statements The 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,720 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$146–234K/yr
  • US median$120–202K/yr9,289 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $190K, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($161K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11,720 open Program Manager jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 9,982 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,645 of the 11,720 open Program Manager jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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