Sr. Engineering Technician

Job Locations US-CA-San Diego

Peraton is hiring an Engineer Technician, this role will be part time/on call role based in San Diego, CA.

What you'll do:

Serve as a direct assistant to the Reconnaissance and Interdiction (RAID) Head and Deputy of Operations, providing comprehensive support in the overall management and strategic direction of the Division.
• Prepare and coordinate responses to Command-level data calls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Conduct information gathering, research, and in-depth analysis to support decision-making and operational planning.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Division-level strategies, providing consultation and recommendations on key initiatives.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and managing (including logistics and resourcing) potential new programs and business opportunities within the RAID mission space.
• Provide direct support to the Deputy for Operations in the planning, coordination, and execution of programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and operational requirements.
• Track progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions for ongoing programs and initiatives.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence for senior leadership as required.

What you'll need:

• Education: BS/BA degree
• 15 years experience in program management, operations, or technical directorates within the Department of Defense, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership or deputy-level role.
• Demonstrated experience as a second-level supervisor managing multi-disciplinary teams of 100 personnel (civilian, military, and/or contractor).
• Proven track record managing budgets of $40M annually, including budget development, execution, stewardship, and justification to senior stakeholders.
• Extensive experience supporting Fleet, Warfighter, or operational commands through direct customer engagement, requirements analysis, and delivery of mission-critical capabilities.
• Strong background in strategic planning, business development, capture management, and identification/growth of new program opportunities.
• Experience preparing and coordinating responses to Command-level data calls, taskers, and information requirements.
• Clearance: active Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or recent experience (within last 10 years) at a Navy Warfare Center, Systems Command, or equivalent DoD Program Executive Office / Command supporting reconnaissance, interdiction, intelligence, or information warfare missions.
• Direct experience supervising scientific, engineering, and technical personnel delivering warfighter solutions.
• Demonstrated success in labor-union relations, contractor oversight, and partnership-building across government and industry.
• Expertise in operations research, manpower modeling, Lean Six Sigma, or continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing and institutionalizing risk-based inspection programs, quality assurance frameworks, or lean manufacturing/technical processes that yielded measurable reductions in cost or turnaround time.

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.

The rate / range per hour below 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.

100.00/HR

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.