Special Assistant / Active Secret clearance

Program Overview

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

About The Role

Peraton is hiring an experienced Special Assistant to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location : On-site in Arlington, VA .

(After 90-days of employment, flex/hybrid may be considered)\

In this role, you will:

• Attend and support business consulting needs to the office leadership by providing recommendations, meeting conduct, risk and action management, and problem resolution.
• Prepare, review and edit technical correspondence and presentations for internal/external meetings.
• Assist in the production and publication of Reports Manuals, Technical procedure and other supporting Cyber Security related documentation.
• Assist and support administrative managers and directors in their daily tasks.
• Provide and enable reporting needs for office leadership to stakeholders outside of the organization including presentations and event management.
• Provide a bridge for complex cyber issues at all levels of the Department using superlative verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate and prepare products (taskers, cables, official memoranda, etc. from internal and external organizations).
• Gather data and information from Offices, review data for accuracy and relevancy, compile information, ensure product quality (substance, format and grammar), and shepherd the product through approval processes.
• Research, coordinate, and develop materials for special projects (unique, unforeseen, ad hoc, and urgent).
• Engage at the executive level with Department leaders to achieve project objectives
• Communicate Front Office task direction to the Office level programs and coordinate final Directorate level deliverables.
• Serve as the central coordination point for the Security Operations Center (SOC), aligning incident response, intelligence, and operational priorities with executive leadership while ensuring timely decision-making and accountability.
• ·Draft, review, and standardize clear, concise responses to internal and external inquiries (e.g., leadership requests, client communications, regulatory questions), ensuring accuracy, appropriate tone, and alignment with organizational policies and security posture.
• Drive operational efficiency by managing workflows, tracking key SOC metrics (SLAs, incident response times, escalation trends), and preparing executive-ready briefings, reports, and after-action summaries.

Qualifications

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the following certification before start date:
• Security+
• Continued certification required as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing requirements, work-flow, and systems analysis.
• Experience and familiarity with preparing complex operating instructions.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and editing technical correspondence and presentations for internal/external meetings.
• Experience engaging with executive level leadership.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.