Chief of Staff - Defense Missions Systems

This position will report to the Sector Vice President, Program & Operations to be assigned as the Chief of Staff supporting the VP, General Manager for the Defense Mission Systems Business Unit. You will serve as a strategic advisor, operational integrator, and force multiplier for the leadership team. You will help drive organizational priorities, manage cross-functional initiatives, streamline workflows, and ensure the seamless execution of strategic programs. This role requires a high degree of business acumen, government contracting knowledge, discretion, and leadership capability.

In this role you may:

Act as a trusted advisor and proxy to the Business Unit General Manager, managing executive priorities, tracking key deliverables, and driving accountability across the organization.
• Lead the coordination and execution of strategic initiatives and operational improvement efforts across the Defense and Health portfolios.
• Serve as a liaison between the business unit leader, operating unit leader, functional heads, and program managers.
• Develop and manage governance processes for Business Unit operations and program milestone tracking.
• Support strategy and growth planning efforts, including pipeline oversight and executive-level proposal support.
• Manage special projects and confidential initiatives with speed, precision, and diplomacy.

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or executive leadership roles-ideally within the federal contracting sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, or related field required; Master's degree (MBA, MPP, MHA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of DoD and/or federal health agency operations, procurement environments, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence at the all organizational levels and manage cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting executive narratives and presenting complex information clearly.
• Security clearance (ability to obtain and maintain) any required depending on program access needs.

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.