Deputy Program DirectorThe Defense Mission and Health Solutions team, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions Operating Unit seeks a Deputy Program Director to support our Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) customer delivery and lead our CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) initiatives. The successful candidate will support the Director in leading large, complex technology programs for government or mission-critical customers. This role ensures delivery excellence alignment to customer mission needs, and effective management of technical, financial, and operational performance.What you'll do:Partner with the Director to oversee strategy, planning, and execution of technology programsLead cross-functional teams including engineering, cyber, IT operations, and program controlManage program schedules, deliverables, milestones, and performance metricsEnsure compliance with contract requirements, policies, and quality standardsOversee risk management, issue resolution, and change control processesDrive customer engagement and ensure satisfaction through regular communication and reportingSupport financial oversight including budgets, forecasts, EACs, and resource planningIdentify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and growthPrepare and deliver program briefs, status updates, and executive-level reportingServe as acting Director when required, providing leadership continuityRequired Skills:At least 10-11 years of experience of Health IT program management experience managing cross functional teams, to include technical / non-technical, and leading large-scale programs.Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale federal systems with diverse stakeholdersDemonstrated oversight of portfolios exceeding $100M in annual revenueAbility to provide customer insight and outside-in strategic direction to program teamsStrong leadership experience building and motivating high-performance teamsProven ability to manage stakeholders and teaming partners and ensure delivery to requirements, funding, and timelinesDemonstrated success developing and executing integrated strategies to drive business growthKnowledge of business planning, stakeholder management, product management, marketing strategy, customer analytics, acquisition, and retentionStrong organizational skills and adaptability to evolving customer and business needsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with a record of building strong customer relationshipsExperience establishing and managing SLAs and performance metrics for programs of similar size and complexityExperience developing and managing customer-focused continuous improvement programsMust be a US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.Preferred Skills:Active Public TrustBachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business, or related field (Master's often preferred)Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$135,000 - $216,000.
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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.