Special Assistant

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Required to obtain Security+ certification before starting, with ongoing certification necessary.
  • Proficient in developing workflows and conducting systems analysis.
  • Skilled in preparing complex operating instructions.
  • Experienced in editing technical documents and preparing presentations for various stakeholders.
  • Background in engaging with and advising executive leadership effectively.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and potential for a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support office leadership with business consulting by offering recommendations and resolving issues.
  • Prepare and edit technical documents and presentations for internal and external meetings.
  • Assist in creating cybersecurity documentation including reports and manuals.
  • Support administrative managers with daily tasks and coordination efforts.
  • Facilitate communication and reporting between office leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Translate complex cyber issues into understandable terms for various audiences.
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of official communications and documents among internal teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
  • Access to hybrid work options after initial on-site period.
  • Participation in a culture that emphasizes operational efficiency and innovation.
  • Involvement in high-level engagements with department leaders and various stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an experienced Special Assistant to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

 

Location: On-site in Arlington, VA.

(After 90-days of employment, flex/hybrid may be considered)

 

In this role, you will:

 

  • Attend and support business consulting needs to the office leadership by providing recommendations, meeting conduct, risk and action management, and problem resolution.
  • Prepare, review and edit technical correspondence and presentations for internal/external meetings.
  • Assist in the production and publication of Reports Manuals, Technical procedure and other supporting Cyber Security related documentation.
  • Assist and support administrative managers and directors in their daily tasks.
  • Provide and enable reporting needs for office leadership to stakeholders outside of the organization including presentations and event management.
  • Provide a bridge for complex cyber issues at all levels of the Department using superlative verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Coordinate and prepare products (taskers, cables, official memoranda, etc. from internal and external organizations).
  • Gather data and information from Offices, review data for accuracy and relevancy, compile information, ensure product quality (substance, format and grammar), and shepherd the product through approval processes.
  • Research, coordinate, and develop materials for special projects (unique, unforeseen, ad hoc, and urgent).
  • Engage at the executive level with Department leaders to achieve project objectives.
  • Communicate Front Office task direction to the Office level programs and coordinate final Directorate level deliverables.
  • Serve as the central coordination point for the Security Operations Center (SOC), aligning incident response, intelligence, and operational priorities with executive leadership while ensuring timely decision-making and accountability.
  • Draft, review, and standardize clear, concise responses to internal and external inquiries (e.g., leadership requests, client communications, regulatory questions), ensuring accuracy, appropriate tone, and alignment with organizational policies and security posture.
  • Drive operational efficiency by managing workflows, tracking key SOC metrics (SLAs, incident response times, escalation trends), and preparing executive-ready briefings, reports, and after-action summaries.

 

Qualifications

Required:

 

  • A bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain the following certification before start date. 
    • Security+ 
    • Continued certification required as a condition of employment.
  • Efficient in developing requirements, work-flow, and systems analysis.
  • Familiar with preparing complex operating instructions.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and editing technical correspondence and presentations for internal/external meetings.
  • Experience engaging with executive level leadership.
  • U.S. citizenship required. 
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
    • Ability to obtain final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

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