Program Manager

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.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large federal program with the U.S. Census Bureau. This individual will be responsible for overall program management contract performance staffing budgets schedules and day-to-day operations.

This position will be located in Reston VA.

The selected candidate will lead teams supporting nationwide fingerprinting badging and background investigation services for the 2028/2030 Census. This role requires someone who has experience managing large federal programs leading multiple teams and handling operations that grow significantly based on program needs. Previous USCB/USCB Decennial experience preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage overall program operations ensuring contract requirements schedules budgets and performance goals are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government representatives program leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Lead a team of key personnel responsible for technical solutions implementation operations maintenance and security.
• Develop and maintain program plans schedules reporting processes and performance metrics.
• Oversee program budgets financial reporting funding forecasting and earned value management.
• Manage subcontractors and teaming partners to ensure program requirements and deliverables are met.
• Work with recruiting and operations teams to develop staffing plans and support hiring needs throughout the program.
• Oversee field operations across multiple locations and sites.
• Identify program risks address issues and develop solutions to keep operations on track.
• Track program milestones and coordinate schedules with the government and other contractors.
• Provide regular updates to government leadership on program performance staffing budgets and operational activities.
• Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Support compliance with government security privacy and data protection requirements.
• Lead program transition and closeout activities including staffing reductions documentation and system decommissioning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems or a related field.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience including at least 10 years managing large geographically dispersed programs.
• Experience managing scalable programs that require significant staffing onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience managing federal contracts subcontractors and multiple functional teams.
• Experience managing program risk budgets schedules staffing and contract deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting the U.S. Census Bureau or Decennial Census programs.
• Experience with GSA Multiple Award OLM and BPAs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with biometric capture identity management and background investigations programs.
• Knowledge of OPM suitability requirements.

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 Statements