Executive Operations Coordinator (EOC)

Peraton is seeking a Executive Operations Coordinator (EOC) to provide support for our NAVAIR customer on site in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD.

You will work as the Executive Operations Coordinator, a dynamic role supporting both the Operational Energy and the Zero FOD (Foreign Object Damage) teams. This position is pivotal in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while providing comprehensive project and strategic support to team leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and adaptable, with exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of managing executive priorities and operational workflows.

What you will do:

Plan, organize, and orchestrate work to ensure that Program's priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld
• Analyze and maintain operational data
• Track and maintain budgets of operational costs
• Strategically map-out, plan, and manage projects using both milestones and deadlines
• Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site
• Oversee and direct daily team administrative processes and procedures
• Assist the Program Manager in daily tasks and duties
• Communicate with the team to confirm execution of program processes
• Establish and maintain a centralized repository for team information
• Ensure compliance with best business practices throughout organization
• Implement improved operational measures and policies that promote efficiency and effectiveness

What you will need:

• Education: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Desired degrees include Business Administration; other related degrees may also be acceptable.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders to create, validate, and oversee program operations aligned with business objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other operational software
• Secret security clearance

Desired:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills; including presentation skills capable of defending a position and/or recommendation.
• Self-directed team player with proven ability to deliver tasks timely and efficiently, and a demonstrated ability to interact professionally with all levels of management
• High level problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment
• Experience in the defense industries

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.