Peraton is seeking a proactive and highly organized Operations / Project Management Associate to support core business operations coordinate key initiatives and streamline processes across the sector. This role blends project management discipline operational coordination and datadriven decision support. The ideal candidate is detailoriented communicative and skilled at using data modern analytics tools and Agentic AI platforms to improve visibility efficiency and workflow quality.
This position plays a central role in supporting operational planning managing schedules and onboarding activities coordinating recurring meetings and developing the reporting and dashboards leadership relies on for informed timely decisions. The candidate will also leverage Generative AI and agentic workflows to synthesize inputs (documents spreadsheets emails databases etc.) into actionable decisionready products.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily operational activities ensuring accuracy continuity and alignment with organizational goals.
Support project management activities including planning tracking and coordinating key operational initiatives.
Partner with leadership to drive operational planning prioritization and execution across multiple workstreams.
Develop and maintain dashboards that support workforce planning and operations by monitoring staffing levels forecasting resource needs tracking project assignments and highlighting capacity gaps.
Analyze operational data to identify trends gaps risks and opportunities for improved workflow and performance.
Oversee data tracking recurring reporting and metrics that support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate sector-wide onboarding including logistics access requests checklists and newhire readiness.
Manage interview scheduling in partnership with Talent Acquisition including firstround and panel coordination and communication.
Leverage Agentic AI platforms to automate tasks optimize workflows and enhance data visibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements validate information and maintain process documentation.
Support process improvement by mapping pain points evaluating solutions and implementing operational changes.
Prepare regular metrics performance updates operational summaries and project status reports for leadership.
Qualifications
5 7 years of experience in operations project management data analysis project management business / HR support or a related role with a BA/BS or 3 years of relevant experience with a MA/MS
9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholdermanagement abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel Teams PowerPoint SharePoint etc.).
Experience coordinating meetings onboarding workflows and logistics for diverse teams.
Strong attention to detail and comfort working in fast-paced evolving environments.
Datadriven mindset with experience using dashboards reporting tools or performance metrics.
Experience with data visualization software (such as Power BI) preferred.
Experience using Agentic AI platforms or AIenabled workflow tools a strong plus.
Ability to lead through change and work effectively across crossfunctional teams.
Must be a US citizen.
Ideal Candidate You are a hybrid thinkersomeone who can keep operations running smoothly while also interpreting data to drive smarter decisions. Youre curious proactive and at ease with both people and technology. You thrive on bringing structure to complexity and enjoy making processes more efficient and transparent.
Location: Basking Ridge NJ (primary) Red Bank NJ Annapolis Junction MD Silver Spring MD
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$66000 - $106000. 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 individuals 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.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a proactive and highly organized Operations / Project Management Associate to support core business operations coordinate key initiatives and streamline processes across the sector. This role blends project management discipline operational coordination and datadri...
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a proactive and highly organized Operations / Project Management Associate to support core business operations coordinate key initiatives and streamline processes across the sector. This role blends project management discipline operational coordination and datadriven decision support. The ideal candidate is detailoriented communicative and skilled at using data modern analytics tools and Agentic AI platforms to improve visibility efficiency and workflow quality.
This position plays a central role in supporting operational planning managing schedules and onboarding activities coordinating recurring meetings and developing the reporting and dashboards leadership relies on for informed timely decisions. The candidate will also leverage Generative AI and agentic workflows to synthesize inputs (documents spreadsheets emails databases etc.) into actionable decisionready products.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily operational activities ensuring accuracy continuity and alignment with organizational goals.
Support project management activities including planning tracking and coordinating key operational initiatives.
Partner with leadership to drive operational planning prioritization and execution across multiple workstreams.
Develop and maintain dashboards that support workforce planning and operations by monitoring staffing levels forecasting resource needs tracking project assignments and highlighting capacity gaps.
Analyze operational data to identify trends gaps risks and opportunities for improved workflow and performance.
Oversee data tracking recurring reporting and metrics that support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate sector-wide onboarding including logistics access requests checklists and newhire readiness.
Manage interview scheduling in partnership with Talent Acquisition including firstround and panel coordination and communication.
Leverage Agentic AI platforms to automate tasks optimize workflows and enhance data visibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements validate information and maintain process documentation.
Support process improvement by mapping pain points evaluating solutions and implementing operational changes.
Prepare regular metrics performance updates operational summaries and project status reports for leadership.
Qualifications
5 7 years of experience in operations project management data analysis project management business / HR support or a related role with a BA/BS or 3 years of relevant experience with a MA/MS
9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholdermanagement abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel Teams PowerPoint SharePoint etc.).
Experience coordinating meetings onboarding workflows and logistics for diverse teams.
Strong attention to detail and comfort working in fast-paced evolving environments.
Datadriven mindset with experience using dashboards reporting tools or performance metrics.
Experience with data visualization software (such as Power BI) preferred.
Experience using Agentic AI platforms or AIenabled workflow tools a strong plus.
Ability to lead through change and work effectively across crossfunctional teams.
Must be a US citizen.
Ideal Candidate You are a hybrid thinkersomeone who can keep operations running smoothly while also interpreting data to drive smarter decisions. Youre curious proactive and at ease with both people and technology. You thrive on bringing structure to complexity and enjoy making processes more efficient and transparent.
Location: Basking Ridge NJ (primary) Red Bank NJ Annapolis Junction MD Silver Spring MD
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$66000 - $106000. 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 individuals 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.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
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