Senior SETA

About Peraton

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 non‑traditional 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

Program Overview

This program is an SI/SETA contract that combines two classified contracts, providing 114 staff covering multiple technical and business disciplines to execute Systems Engineering/Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations for the Restricted customer.

About the Role

The SETA will assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions. The SETA will be expected to utilize sound systems engineering skills to support the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions as well as provide recommendations to improve the probability of overall mission success. The SETA will provide technical assessments and determine the viability of technical approaches and designs proposed by vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions achieve the desired outcome.
• Provide independent assessment of technical feasibility and design approach of solutions proposed by vendors.
• Provide sound engineering recommendations regarding current and future efforts to enhance overall utility and usability.
• Identify and assess technical risks and provide potential mitigation approaches and recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of program plans for strategic development efforts.
• Develop strategies, plans, and procedures to fully test systems and evaluate their ability to meet requirements.
• Support the development of process board documentation and briefing artefacts used to support oversight of efforts by leadership.
• Maintain project plans for assigned projects.
• Prepare, maintain, and assist with the preparation and maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Specifications (SRSs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Test Plans, and all other project documents.
• Attend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, monthly, and other reviews; document results of meetings, solicit and integrate comments, and provide recommendations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• Prior experience supporting a customer‑facing, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems.
• 5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design.
• 5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systems.
• Strong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar science or engineering education.
• Desire and ability to work on multiple fast‑paced projects; self‑starter who takes initiative.
• Experience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Desired: Master’s degree or higher in an engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
• Desired: 10+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of technical solutions.
• Travel: Sporadic non‑local CONUS travel expected; potential OCONUS travel possible.

Pay

Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company‑paid holidays