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# DEA IT Modernization - Explore Career Opportunities with Peraton

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,000 - $234,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Information Security Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9290948/dea-it-modernization-explore-career-opportunities-with-peraton

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
 * U.S. Citizenship required.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and a DEA suitability determination.
 * Must have prior Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or federal law enforcement IT experience
 * 10+ years of IT program and/or project management experience.
 * 5+ years of experience managing programs of comparable scope and complexity; experience with programs exceeding $100M in annual contract value preferred
 * PMP Certification
 * ITIL v4 Foundation or higher certification
 * SAFe Agilist or SAFe Program Consultant certification
 * Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams, contractor teams, and subcontractors within a complex federal IT environment.
 * Experience developing and managing Program Management Plans, Agile Roadmaps, schedules, status reports, risk registers, and other program management artifacts.
 * Experience leading Government-facing meetings, briefings, program reviews, and executive-level communications.
 * Experience managing program transitions, including Transition-In and Transition-Out activities.
 * Strong understanding of Agile program management methodologies and scaled Agile practices.
 * Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex program issues, and operate effectively in a high-visibility federal program environment., * PMI Certification
 * FAC-P/PM Certification
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance
 * Master's degree preferred

## Description

Peraton is actively seeking experienced professionals with prior Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or Department of Justice (DOJ) IT experience to support an upcoming federal proposal opportunity. This pipeline will focus on identifying and engaging highly qualified Key Personnel and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can bring relevant federal government experience, technical expertise, and mission knowledge to help lead and shape the proposed program.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following Key Personal positions along with additional roles as they come available., * Deputy Program Manager

 * Chief Technology Officer/Technical Lead
 * Service Desk and Field Support Lead
 * Information System Security Officer
 * Global/OCONUS Field Operations Lead
 * Agile/SAFe Program Consultant

These positions will play a keep part in proposal development and can be remote. If you feel you meet the qualifications and have prior DOJ or DEA experience. Submit your application for consideration today!