Job Information
Peraton Systems Engineering Manager in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Systems Engineering Manager Job Locations
US-VA-Springfield | US-PA-King of Prussia Requisition ID 2024-145069
Position Category Systems Engineering / Development / Architecture / Integration
Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Sector Space & Intelligence
Responsibilities
Peraton is prime contractor for the Acadia program which is a SE&I services contract which includes Test Center mission support, test tool automation & development, and image quality services. Due to growing demand of services, the program requires an additional SE&I Manager to lead a Peraton Engineering Team. The SE&I Manager provides functional management of the Peraton personnel, including, career planning and development, performance assessment, merit planning, staff recognition, disciplinary actions, and career and technical counseling for the functional team. The SE Manager provides key support to the Program Management Office by reviewing and editing Position Descriptions (PD) for staffing needs, creating and maintaining staffing plans, and driving the recruitment process of qualified candidates for open positions. Each SE&I Manager has a technical contributor position on one of the Enterprise Engineering and Integration Project Teams, that requires 90% of their time. Completion of functional management responsibilities varies but averages the remaining 10% of their time. Strong understanding of systems engineering & integration (SE&I) programs is essential. The role requires the ability to work in a multi-government, multi-contractor, dynamic environment with a geographically diverse team. The preferred candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, and be a proven self-starter. Duties include: Work with Talent Acquisitions to create and submit job descriptions for each opening. Review resumes, conduct interviews, and select suitable candidates for each opening. Conduct performance management including employee goal setting and performance reviews. Review and approve employee timesheet and expense reporting. Implement strategies to develop and retain employees.
Qualifications
Required: Candidate will fill a funded (TS/SCI billet) position on the Acadia Program and must qualify against the labor category for that position. Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly. Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program 10 years of work experience, may have supervisory or lead experience Demonstrated experience successfully building and leading large teams of engineering staff Strong oral, written communications, presentation skills Experience managing and resolving conflicts. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop employees. Strong interpersonal, organizational, client relationship management, load-balancing skill. Demonstrated ability/experience identifying/solving problems reviewing related info to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions. Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience. Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience. Desired: Doctorate in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. Prior experience as a hiring manager or a recruiter. Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or equivalent specialized training and experience with Project Management tools and techniques. Experience in GEOINT business methods and mission tradecraft, system activity and data modeling and analysis, info flow/transaction process analysis, risk m nagement, readiness assessment, performance measurement techniques.
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.