Manage portfolio planning and scope readiness while maintaining roadmaps and milestone plans. Drive cross-functional coordination and enhance delivery governance through effective communication and executive storytelling to ensure project alignment and...

• Owns program-level strategy and delivery, manages a cross-functional team, and is the primary owner of the client relationship for the program. • Define program goals, roadmap, milestones, and operating model across multiple projects and vendors. • Lead a delivery team (PMs, Coordinators) with clear goals, capacity plans, coaching, and performance feedback. • Act as the day-to-day executive contact; run governance, planning, and QBR-style reviews; align scope, priorities, and change. • Co-own quality outcomes with the Manager of Quality; align on guidelines, audits, acceptance criteria, and corrective actions. • Plan and secure rater/annotator capacity; optimize shifts, handoffs, automation, and tooling to meet high-volume targets. • Build and manage budgets, margins, and change orders; ensure commercial and delivery commitments stay aligned. • Maintain program RAID; lead root-cause analyses and remediation; escalate high-impact items with options and impact. • Standardize SOPs, templates, and dashboards; pilot and scale automation with Ops Tech. • Ensure policy adherence for data handling, privacy, and platform access across the program. • Coordinate with Sales/Account, Quality, Operations, and Vendor Management to meet client and business goals.

• Ensure excellent operational delivery across multiple programs • Track and mitigate risks across domains including compliance, legal, and operations • Build and manage a high-performing team in alignment with GiveDirectly values • Support the US program team in executing high quality programs, with an eye towards proactive risk identification and mitigation • Oversee and level up the “delivery ops” of the US portfolio, including portfolio planning, KPI infrastructure, finance tracking, and grants & compliance strategy • Serve as the US program team liaison to global Compliance, Internal Audit, Safeguarding, People/HR, and Finance teams • Create robust systems to support a diverse set of projects, programs, and funding sources • Track and manage country-level risk framework, including identifying and implementing risk mitigation strategies

Responsibilities About The Role Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it. Position Overview We are seeking a Program Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinator to support Technical Project Manager and serve as the critical link between field technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This role oversees the administrative and operational coordination required to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into operational use. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments and excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are completed accurately and on time. This position is remote with 50% travel. Key Responsibilities - Support Technical Project Managers with project coordination and operational execution - Act as the liaison between: - Field technical teams - Vendors and contractors - Program stakeholders and customers - Coordinate and track system installation schedules - Schedule and support new system user training activities - Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables - Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion Installation & Deployment Oversight - Coordinate equipment deliveries and vendor installation schedules - Oversee vendor and contractor activities to ensure alignment with deployment timelines - Validate: - Installation completion - System cutover activities - Successful Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) - Track and confirm readiness for operational handoff Transition & Disposition - Coordinate handoff and disposition of legacy equipment following new system activation Project Tracking & Reporting - Maintain schedules, milestones, and task tracking across field activities - Track requirements and deliverable completion - Support budget tracking and cost awareness - Maintain documentation for project phases and deployment activities - Track risks, issues, and mitigation actions - Provide regular status reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders Qualifications Qualifications Required Experience & Skills - Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree - US Citizenship - Candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance - Experience supporting technical projects involving field installations or system deployments - Strong background in project coordination and administrative support - Experience with air traffic control and or safety of flight operations - Experience tracking technical project milestones and deliverables - Familiarity with IT, engineering, telecom, or system deployment workflows - Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams - Proficiency with project management tools such as: - MS Project - Jira - Smartsheet (or similar tools) Professional Skills - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable updates - Analytical problem-solving ability - Effective stakeholder coordination and customer-facing communication Work Environment - Supports field-based technical deployments and system rollouts - Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment - High coordination across technical, vendor, and customer teams - Position requires 50% or more travel in support of the mission This role is ideal for a senior-level coordinator who understands how technical field work, vendor installations, and customer deliverables connect — and who ensures nothing falls through the cracks during system deployment and transition. 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. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.