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Systems Engineering Manager

Peraton
United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction
Feb 17, 2026

Systems Engineering Manager
Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction




Requisition ID
2026-163644

Position Category
Project Management

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI



Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. Responsibilities include:

    Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, conferring with management.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests. Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
  • Responsible for technical/operational leadership of a project/mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
  • Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation.
  • Performs technical studies to refine project requirements.
  • Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.


Qualifications

  • Requires a min of 12 years with BS/BA
  • Requires supervisory and management experience
  • Active Top Secret with SCI or SCI Eligible clearance
  • Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III required
  • Experience leading systems engineers to deliver new and upgrade existing services
  • Experience with Microsoft OSes and software, VMware technology suite, and Linux
  • Experience developing work breakdowns, schedules, and engineering plans
  • Experience with VMware datacenter solutions for enclaves, multitenancy, high availability and disaster recovery
  • Experience with DevOps, automation, and scripting
  • Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management
  • Professional-level Microsoft, Linux, VMware, or cloud certifications


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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.
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