Human Resources Business Partner, Associate Peraton $51,000 - $82,000 United States, Virginia, Reston 1875 Explorer St (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026 Human Resources Business Partner, Associate

Job Locations US-VA-Reston Requisition

ID 2026-170526

Position Category Human Resources Clearance No Clearance Required Responsibilities The Space sector HR Team is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will support multiple programs and leaders across the portfolio in HR activities including workforce planning/talent management, performance management/employee relations, compensation reviews, leadership development, education/training, and engagement activities. The ideal candidate will be viewed as a trusted partner who is eager to learn from an experienced HR team. Selected candidate should be extremely organized, responsive, consultative, and collaborative in driving win-win solutions. The ideal candidate will engage and support Peraton's Strategic Imperatives, Operational Priorities and be an ambassador for the Sectors employee retention, engagement, and culture initiatives. Additional background and experience required for this role includes, but are not limited to: Ability to drive HR initiatives (multi-task and execute on a timeline)

Strong relationship building skills; develop collaborative partnerships across the business and HR Centers of Excellence to accomplish tasks and projects

Proven track record of being able to work in fast paced environment with competing priorities

Strong analytical skills; ability to identify trends and patterns in data

Facilitate positive employee and leadership relationships

Work with confidential information and communicate with team members with appropriate discretion to their role

Key HR Business Partner Behaviors:

Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner

Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success

Excellent business acumen: focused on how HR processes and tools accelerate business results

Ability to manage through ambiguity

Solution-oriented; balances qualitative and quantitative measures Qualifications 0-4 years of HR Business Partner experience with Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field

Ability to safeguard sensitive material

Excellent verbal and written communications

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Ability/Willingness to make site visits minimum of two days per week

Must be a US citizen.

Preferred:

Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP

)

Experience with Human Capital Management software (e.g. Workday, iCIMS)

Defense Industry experience

Ability to obtain or maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preference for the HR Business Partner to be local to the Washington DC Area where the HR and the Sector leadership teams are located 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 $51,000 - $82,000. 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.

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