Junior Program Management Analyst

Peraton is searching for a talented Program Management Anayst to become part of Peraton's Citizens Security & Public Services, Department of Homeland Security team.

This position is fully remote but requires candidates to reside in the United States.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist in data review, reporting, and project coordination, including budget oversight, to support the Project/Program Manager.
• Aid the Project/Program Manager in planning, managing, and overseeing projects throughout their lifecycle, including reporting on schedules and deliverables.
• Provide management with updates on action item status and metrics for tracking contract performance. Coordinate projects, establish data collection systems and reporting criteria, and compile statistics and data for reports.
• Monitor project timelines, document submissions, and maintain audit files. Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks.
• Resolve issues to prevent or minimize negative impacts on project success. Ensure program compliance by designing and implementing procedures to meet project objectives and criteria, and collaborate with agencies to address concerns.
• Prepare monthly variance reports with explanatory footnotes. Evaluate and oversee program performance to ensure successful implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 0 years of experience or High School Diploma and 4 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Please note that the approval process may take some time, and you must obtain the clearance before starting on the program.
• Must have professional work experience in project management or program coordination.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks such as Agile or Scrum is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management software.
• Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and environments in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of program compliance requirements and experience in implementing procedures to meet project objectives.
• Experience in monitoring project timelines, document submissions, and maintaining audit files.
• Ability to prepare variance reports with explanatory footnotes and evaluate program performance.

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 world's 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 can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.