Assistant Cybersecurity Program Manager Jobs in Monument, CO

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified Deputy Program Manager candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) - Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III). 

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by summer 2026 

Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Program Manager in execution of a large-scale, mission-critical program supporting NORAD strategic warning and space operations  

• Oversee day-to-day program operations across OM&S, engineering, cybersecurity, and sustainment activities  

• Ensure 247 operational performance and mission readiness across distributed teams and systems  

• Coordinate execution across functional leads, subcontractors, and mission stakeholders  

• Assist with program financial management including staffing plans, forecasting, and cost control  

• Drive task execution, performance tracking, and delivery against SLAs and KPIs  

• Support transition activities including program stand-up, staffing ramp, and knowledge transfer  

• Identify operational risks and support mitigation strategies across program execution  

• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, RMF, and classified systems compliance requirements  

• Support customer engagement activities including PMRs, status reporting, and briefings  

• Act on behalf of the Program Manager as required  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SCI access required  

• 12+ years of relevant experience

• 6-8+ years of experience supporting DoD programs in a leadership role  

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) programs  

• Experience supporting space, missile warning, C2, ISR, or similar mission environments  

• Proven ability to support execution in a 247 operational environment  

• Experience with program coordination, reporting, and operational oversight  

• Familiarity with subcontractor coordination and multi-team environments  

• Experience working within classified systems and secure mission environments 
• Must be able to work in office or at a Customer location 4 days per week 
• Up to 20-25% travel may be required for this position  

Desired Qualifications 

• PMP or DAWIA certification, or working toward certification  

• Prior experience supporting NISSC I/II, ITW/AA, or Cheyenne Mountain Complex programs  

• Experience with space domain awareness or missile warning systems  

• Familiarity with DevSecOps or modern mission system environments  

• Background in RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks 

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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME