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 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly organized and technically astute Executive Officer (EXO) to support a dynamic intelligence program in McLean, VA. The EXO will serve as the principal administrative and operational support officer, ensuring the smooth functioning of a high-performing team within a sensitive compartmented environment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing classified operations, coordinating across technical and analytical teams, and supporting senior leadership in a high-tempo environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; an additional 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative, operations, or program support role within the IC or DoD.
• Strong understanding of Customer’s internal systems, tools, and policies (HR, finance, travel, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
• Experience handling sensitive or classified information in accordance with security protocols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an Executive Officer or Front Office support in an Intelligence Community (IC) environment.
• Knowledge of proprietary systems and databases (e.g., CAST, SMART, NEMESIS, TRACS).
• Familiarity with project management principles or tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Experience coordinating with senior government leaders or serving in a liaison capacity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day support functions including personnel actions, security compliance, travel coordination, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Facilitate internal and external communications, including briefing materials, internal memos, and task management for the front office.
• Manage the end-to-end process for official travel and training requests, including cost estimates, approvals, and reconciliation.
• Liaise with counterparts in human resources, finance, security, logistics, and IT to ensure seamless support to the mission.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all internal regulations, security policies, and legal constraints.
• Develop and maintain organizational charts, staffing plans, and space allocations.
• Track and report on office-level metrics, deliverables, and initiatives using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and custom agency tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative workflows, documentation practices, and data integrity.