Peraton

Major US government technology and national-security contractor: defense, intelligence, space, cyber, and federal IT. ~17,000 employees, ~$7B revenue. Backed by Veritas Capital.

Services Government Technology / Defense / National Security IT
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Herndon, VA, USA (many roles on-site / clearance-required) HQ
17,000 employees
2017 founded

What is Peraton?

Peraton is one of the larger US government technology and national-security contractors, working across defense, intelligence, space, cyber, homeland security, health, and federal enterprise IT. Its work spans mission-critical systems for defense and intelligence customers, space and satellite ground systems, cybersecurity operations, and large-scale IT modernization for federal civilian agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, employs more than 17,000 people, and generates roughly $7B in annual revenue against a backlog of about $24.4B. Peraton is a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, and its current scale is the product of rapid consolidation: Veritas carved out a government IT services business and rebranded it Peraton, then in February 2021 Peraton acquired Northrop Grumman's IT and mission-support services business for $3.4B, and in May 2021 Veritas acquired the publicly traded Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP) in an all-cash deal valued at $7.1B and combined it with Peraton. That three-way combination created a top-tier government technology platform. Steve Schorer serves as chairman, president, and chief executive officer, appointed in September 2024; he previously led Alion Science and Technology as chairman and CEO from 2017 to 2021 through its sale to Huntington Ingalls Industries. Anyone considering Peraton should understand the defining constraint of this sector: much of the work requires US citizenship and a security clearance.

Mission & values

Do the work others cannot, delivering technology and mission capability for national security, space, intelligence, and federal agencies at the edge of what is possible.

Qualifications

Peraton hires across software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure, data science and analytics, intelligence analysis, space and satellite systems, program and contract management, logistics and mission support, health IT, and corporate functions. Two constraints shape hiring far more than at a commercial tech company. First, citizenship and clearance: a large share of roles require US citizenship and an active or obtainable security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI, sometimes with a CI or full-scope polygraph). Clearance requirements are stated on each posting, and holding an active clearance materially increases both your options and your pay. Second, work location: cleared work is frequently performed on-site at government facilities, secure spaces, or SCIFs, which by definition cannot be done remotely. That said, Peraton does post genuinely remote and hybrid roles, typically in unclassified federal-civilian IT, health IT, corporate functions, and some software and cloud work. Application flow lives at peraton.com careers. Certifications common in this space (Security+, CISSP, CCNA, cloud certifications) are frequently required by contract, not just preferred.

Leadership

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Steve Schorer

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Chairman, president, and CEO of Peraton since September 2024. Over 30 years leading government technology services, defense electronics, and aerospace businesses. Previously chairman and CEO of Alion Science and Technology (2017 to 2021), through its sale to Huntington Ingalls.

Hiring process

  1. 1

    Apply at peraton.com careers

    Browse roles across defense, intelligence, space, cyber, health, and federal IT. Each posting states its clearance and location requirements, so read those first.

  2. 2

    Recruiter screen

    Confirms US citizenship where required, clearance status (active, current, or ability to obtain), certifications, and whether the role is on-site, hybrid, or remote.

    About 10 days

  3. 3

    Hiring manager / program interview

    Interview with the program or technical manager for the specific contract, covering domain depth and mission context.

    About 14 days

  4. 4

    Technical or panel interview

    Role-specific technical assessment or panel, often including the customer-facing program team.

    About 14 days

  5. 5

    Offer, clearance processing, and onboarding

    Offer contingent on clearance and background investigation. If a clearance must be newly obtained or reinstated, the investigation and adjudication can add weeks to many months before a start date.

    About 60 days

Funding

StageAcquired
Investors
Veritas Capital (portfolio company)

Awards & recognition

  • Acquired Northrop Grumman IT and mission-support services for $3.4B · 2021

    Peraton

  • Combined with Perspecta following Veritas' $7.1B acquisition · 2021

    Veritas Capital

  • ~$7B annual revenue with a ~$24.4B backlog · 2026

    Peraton

Company information

  • Industry: Government Technology / Defense / National Security IT
  • Location: Herndon, VA, USA (many roles on-site / clearance-required)
  • Founded: 2017
  • Employees: 17,000
  • Website: www.peraton.com ↗
  • LinkedIn: Company page ↗

Frequently asked questions

What does Peraton do?
It is a large US government technology and national-security contractor working across defense, intelligence, space, cyber, homeland security, health, and federal enterprise IT, from mission-critical defense systems and satellite ground systems to large-scale federal IT modernization.
Do I need a security clearance to work at Peraton?
For a large share of roles, yes, along with US citizenship. Requirements range from Secret to Top Secret to TS/SCI, sometimes with a CI or full-scope polygraph. Each posting states its requirement. Holding an active clearance significantly widens your options and raises pay.
Are Peraton jobs remote?
Some are, but many are not. Cleared work is often performed on-site at government facilities or in SCIFs, which cannot be done remotely. Genuinely remote and hybrid roles do exist, typically in unclassified federal-civilian IT, health IT, corporate functions, and some software and cloud work. Check each posting.
Who owns Peraton, and who runs it?
It is a portfolio company of Veritas Capital. Steve Schorer has been chairman, president, and CEO since September 2024, after leading Alion Science and Technology from 2017 to 2021 through its sale to Huntington Ingalls Industries.
How did Peraton get so large?
Through consolidation. Veritas Capital carved out a government IT services business and rebranded it Peraton, which then acquired Northrop Grumman's IT and mission-support services business for $3.4B in February 2021, and was combined with the publicly traded Perspecta after Veritas acquired it for $7.1B in May 2021.
How long does hiring take?
Longer than commercial tech, especially if a clearance must be obtained or reinstated. Offers are typically contingent on a background investigation, and clearance adjudication can add weeks to many months before you can start.

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