Project Controller

Peraton

Project Controller facilitating end-to-end delivery and management of projects within the Department of Defense. Overseeing budget, schedule, and stakeholder communications for successful project outcomes.

Posted 7/6/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense standards. Proficient in stakeholder communication and vendor management to facilitate successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceRisk ManagementMS ProjectIntegrated Master SchedulesDepartment Of Defense Compliance

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingProgress TrackingProject DocumentationClient RelationsVendor ManagementCorrective ActionsStakeholder CommunicationsSchedule ManagementRisk Monitoring

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL4PMP

Industry Keywords

Department Of DefenseSecurity ClearancePublic TrustBusiness OperationsDoD Instruction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate end-to-end delivery to MHS CIO and PEO MS/CIO J-6 Business Operations.
Focus on cost, schedule, budgeting, forecasting, and progress tracking of project product line(s).
Develop and maintain project budget, track expenditures, manage schedule, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions.
Engage in client relations and vendor management.
Proactively monitor project risks to ensure it stays on schedule.
Prepare stakeholder communications and status briefs on scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, and opportunities.
Prepare documentation for Defense Business System in compliance with DoD instruction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, or a HS diploma and 12 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense security clearance (ADP II Public Trust) or the ability to obtain one.
Travel as needed to support conferences and/or as requested by Government client.
Project management experience, risk management, project documentation, MS Project, and creating/managing integrated master schedules.
Ability to Obtain ITIL4 and PMP certification.
Must be a US Citizen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities