DEA IT Modernization - Explore Career Opportunities with Peraton

Responsibilities

Peraton is actively seeking experienced professionals with prior / current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or Department of Justice (DOJ) Information Technology (IT), IT Infrastructure, IT modernization, and IT Policy related experience and background to support an upcoming federal capture/proposal opportunity and post award work. This talent acquisition effort will focus on identifying, qualifying, and engaging highly qualified Key Personnel (KP) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can bring relevant DEA federal government experience, DEA client knowledge, technical expertise, and mission knowledge to help lead and shape the proposed program.

 

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

 

1. Program Manager2. Deputy Program Manager3. Chief Technology Officer/Technical Lead4. Service Desk and Field Support Lead5. Information System Security Officer6. Global/OCONUS Field Operations Lead7. Agile/SAFe Program Consultant

 

These positions will play a critical key part across capture, proposal and post award work. If you feel you meet the qualifications and have prior DOJ or DEA experience. Submit your applications 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$135,000 - $216,000. 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 athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application StatementsThe 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.