IV&V Sr. Project Manager - Space Programs with Security Clearance
Company: Peraton
Location: Greenbelt
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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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 galaxyAs 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 alliesPeraton operates
at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional
threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and
cyberspaceThe company serves as a valued partner to essential
government agencies and supports every branch of the U.Sarmed
forcesEach day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the
most daunting challenges facing our customersVisit peraton.com to
learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and
secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an IV&V Senior Project
Manager to support the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services
and Evolution (SENSE) contract for our NASA customer based in
Greenbelt, MD (GSFC)This role will be responsible for creating and
leading an IV&V group that will provide independent testing of
development projects for NASA communications networksThe position
will allow for 100% telework, with travel to the Goddard Space
Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD and other NASA locations, as
neededAs prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks
Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for
the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of
NASA's worldwide satellite communication networksJoin the SENSE
team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art
RF satellite communications systems and technologiesIn this
position, you will become part of NASA's return to the moon,
support new earth and space science missions, and launch
vehiclesYou will be an integral part of a world class team that
ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet
mission requirementsAs IV&V Group Lead, you will report to the
Deputy Program Manager for Development and focus on cross
functional disciplines such as Hardware/Software Engineering and
System Engineering to independently test development projectsYou
will work with Development leaders to define and establish a new
IV&V group and then staff and lead that groupThis will involve
planning and coordinating I&T activities required to support
NASA communications ground systems development in laboratory and
field environments; and coordinating and supporting all levels of
testing including component, system, and missionYour
responsibilities will include the following:--- Creating,
optimizing, and implementing a plan to create the SENSE IV&V
GroupThis includes defining the charter and establishing processes
to implement the independent testing function.
* Evaluate resources required to adequately staff the group through
external hiring and/or internal transfers.
* Managing the IV&V Group to ensure:
* Adequate and timely support of the deployment of new and revised
applications and systems to operational systems, including
performing independent testing.
* Collaboration with technical engineering teams across the entire
development lifecycle to include independent testing in the
schedules, plans, and designSupport the development, coordination,
and presentation of Key Decision Point (KDP) Presentations (e.g.,
requirement reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews,
etc.)
* Development of technical documentation including integration
plans and procedures, test plans and procedures, scripts, and test
reports, and templates to enable efficient use of resources.
* Coordination of system engineering and integration / testing
activities associated across multiple functional areas and
products.
* Identification, resolution, and mitigation of system anomalies
and complex system/software and cybersecurity issues.
* Defining continuous improvement opportunities.Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:--- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Science, Engineering, or other related technical discipline, and
10+ years of related technical experience; or a MS degree and 8+
years of experience.--- 8+ years of development, integration, and
test (I&T) within the systems engineering function
* Experience working with customers to document, derive, and
develop testing requirements
* Experience communicating complex technical concepts to high-level
stakeholders
* Experience in the creation of Engineering Test Strategy, Plans,
Scripts and Summary Reports
* 5+ years in a Project Management role with supervisory
experience
* 5+ years of experience successfully leading teams as demonstrated
by:
* Matching personnel to assignments
* Hiring as needed to meet schedule of deliverables
* Interfacing with next level higher management and customers to
identify requirements and constraints and then successfully
adapting the team's operation to accommodate them
* Team recognized for consistent excellent performance and high
quality deliverables
* Security clearance - this position requires ability to obtain and
maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, which requires a US
citizen DESIRED EXPERIENCE:--- Planning the creation of and
successful implementation of a new group to add capabilities to an
organization
* Experience with NASA, space or ground station antenna systems,
and satellite communications networks
* Experience with Test Automation Tools and Practices, including
scripting (C++, Python, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX)
* Experience redesigning processes to achieve greater productivity,
decision-making or enhanced customer service
* High-energy strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to
operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as
needed
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to
detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical
issues
* Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and
completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines, as well as
verbal and written communication skills
* An active Secret clearance
Target Salary Range SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal
Opportunity Employer including Disability/VeteranOur Values
Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at
your best beyond the work you do with us dailyWe're fully committed
to the growth of our employeesFrom 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
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