Operations Specialist

peraton· Project Management
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📍 Chantilly, VA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist, proven to excel in high operational tempo environments, to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community. You are a strategic collaborator, ensuring coordination with partners across the spectrum of government to stay ahead of the threat. You thrive in complex situations and are capable of considering the whole picture, even in times of stress, to maintain excellent performance. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer’s ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA
  • Possess a background supporting national security objectives in operational and/or watch-type roles
  • Proven ability to maintain around-the-clock situational awareness of activities, events, etc. impacting mission readiness and continuity
  • Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
  • Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Willingness to work a non-standard shift schedule to support 24x7x365 operations
  • Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Operations Specialist position at peraton located?
This Operations Specialist role at peraton is based in Chantilly, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Operations Specialist role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Operations Specialist role in the Project Management department at peraton.
Which team or department does the Operations Specialist at peraton belong to?
This Operations Specialist position is part of the Project Management department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Operations Specialist position at peraton?
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When was the Operations Specialist job at peraton posted?
This Operations Specialist position at peraton was posted on Mar 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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