Project Manager - job 3 of 5

As a Project Manager at Peraton, your primary responsibilities will include facilitating J3 cross-Divisional task management, supporting the planning and management of cyberspace program events for USCYBERCOM J3, and organizing materials for senior leadership. You'll draft and manage documents, coordinate inputs for command projects, and ensure the successful completion of follow-on actions from various events. Your role will be crucial in keeping operations aligned with both DoD and USCYBERCOM guidelines.

To qualify for the Project Manager position at Peraton, you’ll need at least 10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Management, Economics, or a related field. You’ll also need demonstrated strengths in attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, and U.S. citizenship. Additionally, an active Top Secret/SCI with poly security clearance is essential.

Peraton provides an impressive suite of benefits for Project Managers, including heavily subsidized employee coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually, and the opportunity to participate in an appealing bonus plan. These benefits are tailored to support employees working on critical national security programs, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed personally and professionally.

As a Project Manager at Peraton, you will play a pivotal role in integrating efforts across traditional and nontraditional threats, contributing directly to national security missions. By efficiently managing cyberspace program events and ensuring aligned operational efforts, you'll help create solutions that protect not only our country but our allies as well, making your work essential in today's challenging security landscape.

The target salary range for a Project Manager at Peraton lies between $112,000 and $179,000. This range reflects the typical compensation based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and operational expertise, allowing candidates to understand the potential financial benefits of joining our team.

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