Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; OR 6+ years with MS/MA; OR 3+ years with PhD. 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Direct experience supporting NRO programs - you understand NRO's organizational structure, acquisition processes, and mission priorities from having worked within that environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to technical volumes on competitive NRO proposals - you have owned sections, not just reviewed them
• Strong systems engineering background - ability to architect solutions, develop concepts of operations, and translate requirements into technical approaches
• Experience with one or more of the following NRO mission areas: enterprise IT and infrastructure, intelligence data processing and exploitation, ground systems and base-end networking, or systems engineering and integration
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced proposal environments with compressed timelines and evolving requirements
• Strong written communication skills - ability to write clear, compelling, evaluator-focused technical content
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior career within NRO, a major NRO contractor, or a closely affiliated intelligence community program office
• Experience on NRO SE&I contracts, enterprise IT programs, or large-scale classified infrastructure programs
• Familiarity with NRO acquisition frameworks, contracting vehicles, and program office structures across technical directorates
• Understanding of NRO's data architecture modernization priorities, including cloud-based exploitation and enterprise data fabric concepts
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering practices in classified environments
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP) or PMP certification
• Experience working alongside or in support of a business development or capture team on NRO opportunities

Benefits: 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.