Job Details

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On-site
USD135,000 - USD216,000/yearly

Operations Director

Springfield, VA

Job Description

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 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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Operations Director to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a large, geographically dispersed team of specialists supporting the IT infrastructure of the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), ensuring it operates efficiently and cost\-effectively, allowing users continuous access to business applications, information, and services. As the Operations Director you will proactively direct activities at TSA sites in CONUS and internationally, including TSA HQ, operations centers, data centers, airports, international offices and cloud environments. You will collaborate with TSA IT Service Management to execute Event and Incident Response, Problem Resolution, and Change Management processes in alignment with TSA policies and processes. You will act upon user feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous service improvement. Your team will include the following key capabilities: Operations and Maintenance (O\&M) of deployed TSA systems and environments, End User Support, including Help Desk, Engineering, Information Assurance, and Security, including Cyber Security. You will manage subcontractor resources, scheduling, and training to maintain contractual performance obligations.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities

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Manage a large, geographically dispersed team of IT Services delivery professionals including system administrators, network engineers, and subject matter experts.
Maintain a secure communications infrastructure that facilitates the transfer of data within the TSA and between the TSA and other agencies and enables TSA to respond to emerging threats.
Direct O\&M of deployed capabilities, to include hardware \& software upgrades, equipment replacements, configuration changes and application upgrades/enhancements
Ensure continuous service delivery against SLAs, supporting SLA analysis, remediation and reporting.
Maintain a mature IT Cybersecurity practice across the program, including Plan of Action \& Milestones (POA\&M) analyses, management, and remediation, ensuring compliance with TSA IT Security policy and procedures.
Perform Problem/Incident management including root cause analysis
Support the submission of contract deliverables including CDRLs.
Perform Asset Management, supporting audits as required
Perform Change Management, executing projects to introduce new capabilities in response to technology advances and new threats.
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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

16 years of management experience in a government contracting environment,
6 years of experience managing teams of IT professionals in support of large, complex IT infrastructures including computer, network, communications, \& hardware \& software technologies.
Previous experience interfacing with any Federal Agency ITSM operations and IT leadership.
ITIL4 Certification
Ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance
U.S Citizenship
Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Engineering.
Demonstrated experience of successful engagement with customer senior leadership in a Federal Agency
Familiarity with TSA IT Infrastructure standards and processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a complex environment.
Business expertise and knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management
Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies
Excellent communication skills \- able to run effective meetings with O\&M staff, project teams and the TSA.
Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and proactive interactions

Target Salary Range

$135,000 \- $216,000\. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
Paid Time\-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life \& Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, \& Vision Care