Deputy Program Director Peraton United States, Virginia, Herndon Sep 09, 2026 Deputy Program Director

Job Locations US Requisition

ID 2026-170279

Position Category Business Controls Clearance No Clearance Required Responsibilities SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse. We are looking to add a Deputy Program Director to our SGS team of talented professionals What you'll do: The Deputy Program Director supports the Program Director in managing the full lifecycle of the contract, ensuring effective contract performance, compliance, and operational execution. This role assists with contract administration, program coordination, and performance management by monitoring schedules, deliverables, budgets, and key milestones. Develop and maintain systems for data collection, reporting, and recordkeeping

Compile program metrics and performance data

Prepare reports and briefings

Provide leadership with regular updates on contract status, action items, and performance indicators.

Identify and communicate risks, support issue resolution, and help implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success.

In coordination with the Program Director, assist in developing procedures and processes to ensure compliance with contract requirements and program objectives, while collaborating with internal teams and government stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Evaluate program performance and efficiency to ensure implementation remains on target and supports contract growth by providing operational insight, performance data, and reporting that inform strategic planning and future opportunities.

Telework available from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

16 years of experience, may have management experience

Extensive knowledge of UPIC operations, staff management, workload, metrics, and contract requirements (SOW, program integrity manual)

Experience and knowledge of UPIC specific tasks such as investigative development, investigative best practices, administrative actions, customer coordination and expectations

Contract development and expansion

Subcontractor management and budgeting experience

US. citizenship required

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Management experience in UPIC operations at different management levels including supervision of people managers and directing a diverse workforce across multiple tasks.
• Responding to bid proposals and technical proposals

Responding to requests from government agencies and oversight 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 $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.

EEO EEO:

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