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Peraton is hiring a Systems Engineer Technical Task Order (TTO) Lead to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a systems engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide Engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at the customer site.
As a Systems Engineer TTO Lead on our team you will lead a task order and perform as a manager for Peraton employees and subcontractor personnel assigned to a specific mission domain area. Provide technical leadership and guidance to support the application of System Engineering and Architecture (SE&A) processes and tools to solve technical problems and achieve desired mission outcomes. Determines candidates for employment/termination, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff and is responsible for the application of company and program policies. Resolve personnel issues as needed which may involve time, attendance, or policies. Interacts with government leadership for staffing, personnel and financial concerns to ensure cost, schedule and performance goals are met. Report Technical Task Order status on a weekly and monthly basis, update Technical Task Order Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and brief Technical Task Order accomplishments to program personnel monthly. Conduct financial analysis on Technical Task Order monthly utilizing provided program financial reports.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 20 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
• Three or more years of experience performing in technical leadership role or program management experience
• Previous experience with technical task management including task development, customer/stakeholder relationship building, cost & schedule management, and staffing.
• Position requires an experienced personnel manager with strong communication skills. Individual must be responsive, flexible, and able to work independently.
• This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
• Experience applying a systematic, metrics-based process to evaluate a project’s technology maturity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to comfortably interact with all levels of organizational management, be willing to operate in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision, and possess strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ten years of experience supporting programs and projects within the MPO customer.
• Related certifications; e.g. PMP, CSEP, ESEP etc.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
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.
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