Assistant Operations Manager / Active Top Secret

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Title: Assistant Operations Manager, Cyber Operations

Location: Peraton | Washington, DC (On-site)

Peraton is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This role provides direct support to the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of a 24x7 Cyber Operations Center, with a focus on team development, process improvement, and mission delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Operations Manager in overseeing Cyber Operations Center resources to ensure optimal performance across incoming customer inquiries, projects, and administrative responsibilities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a requirements measurement framework, providing feedback to team members on customer service, communication, and technical skills to enhance deliverable quality.
• Serve as the first line of resolution for daily operational issues, escalating complex or high-impact matters to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Support team lead development by mentoring, coaching, and assisting in setting technical goals to sustain a high-performance operational environment.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documented processes, procedures, and performance metrics in support of operational and contractual requirements.
• Support the development and updating of plans for deliverables, including metric collection, training, and exercise preparation.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality deliverables such as white papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior U.S. government officials.
• Help maintain high employee morale by fostering a collaborative, mission-focused team culture.
• Support the Operations Manager in budget preparation, business planning, and administrative functions.
• Conduct focused analyses to support the identification, refinement, and prioritization of Cyber Operations requirements.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of Information Technology and Security professionals across U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of Cybersecurity Operations, Exercise, or Training experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to a cybersecurity function or planning operation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.
  • Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation (EOD) for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of specific, related Cyber Operations experience ideally.
• 8 or more years of overall experience.
• DHS Suitability at the SCI level.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Microsoft Access and/or Database Management experience.
• Experience in a 24x7 operations center environment supporting federal or national security missions.

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The 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.

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