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Risk / Quality Manager

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026
Risk / Quality Manager
Job Locations US
Requisition ID 2026-172723 Position Category Engineering Clearance Public Trust
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.

Responsibilities

You see the risks before they bite. And you build the quality bar everyone else works to.

Position Overview

Owns the integrated risk register and quality management framework for the deployment.

What You'll Do

    Build and maintain the integrated risk register - identification, scoring, mitigation, owners
  • Define the quality management framework and audit cadence
  • Chair risk and quality reviews across workstreams
  • Produce risk and quality dashboards for the Program Manager and Government
  • Partner with Readiness/IV&V on cross-cutting findings
  • Drive corrective-action closure and track effectiveness

*** Contingent upon contract award ***

Qualifications

Required

Required Skills & Experience

  • Senior risk and QA leadership on a Federal IT or healthcare IT program
  • Fluency with CMMI, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems
  • Risk analysis and quantitative scoring methods
  • Clean written reporting for Government audiences

Specific Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's 8 yrs; Master's 6 yrs; PhD 3 yrs; Associate's 10 yrs; or 12 yrs experience without a degree.
  • Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
  • Experience on a healthcare IT, DHA, or VA program
  • US. citizenship required.
  • Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.

Desired

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

  • CMMI/ISO 9001 lead auditor
  • PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
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.
Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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