Transition Knowledge Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and experienced Knowledge Transfer Manager to join our Transition & Start-up team. This individual will lead the Knowledge Transfer (KT) component of our Peraton Transition Methodology (PTM) for federal agency clients to ensure the successful transfer of knowledge from incumbent contractors to support teams and end users, enabling smooth post-transition operations. As a Knowledge Transfer Manager, you will perform due diligence on new contracts and task orders to guide development and implementation strategies for capturing, sharing, and managing knowledge during transitions within various public sector departments and agencies. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, strong business and technical acumen, and a deep understanding of project and knowledge management principles.

While this position can be remote, it may require extensive travel (CONUS and OCONUS) depending on program requirements at the time. Candidates located in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC are preferred.

Responsibilities:

Establish and conduct workshops upon contract award to guide transition stakeholders on our Knowledge Transfer framework
• Develop and implement knowledge transfer strategies on assigned transitions using our established Knowledge Transfer framework
• Establish and enforce rules of engagement as the foundation for how KT stakeholders interact, resolve conflict, and support the knowledge transfer strategy
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from Peraton, the outgoing contractor and government organizations to mitigate knowledge loss through capture of critical knowledge and ensure its accessibility during transitions
• Manage communication between Peraton, incumbent contractor and federal clients, providing regular updates on KT status, risks, and milestones
• Monitor KT progress, identify deviations from the task area KT Plans, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep knowledge transfer on track
• Evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge transfer initiatives during transitions through metric collection and measurement
• Maintain a knowledge repository and ensure it is up-to-date and easily accessible to all stakeholders
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration to promote knowledge sharing amongst organizations
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions in establish Knowledge Transfer programs
• Collaborate with transition stakeholders to establish transition acceptance criteria to support demonstration of operational readiness prior to assumption of responsibility for transitioning services
• Conduct Lessons Learned sessions to capture and share knowledge about the transition's successes and improvement opportunities to help improve execution of future transitions
• Provide a focused effort toward continuous process improvement utilizing information captured through Lessons Learned sessions

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 12 years of experience, MS/MA and 10 years, or Ph.D. and 7 years of project management experience, to include 4 years of transition knowledge management experience
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in supporting large scale federal program transitions or start-ups following contract award, including relevant transition experience within the last 2 years
• Ability to travel CONUS or OCONUS (as needed) to provide on-site support during critical phases of the transition process
• Strong understanding of knowledge management principles and best practices
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills while collaborating within complex cross-functional teams toward the delivery of successful project outcomes.
• Strong technical aptitude and business acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Current/Active Secret Security Clearance or higher

Desired Additional Qualifications:

• TS/SCI (Active or Ability to Obtain)
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or related degree)
• Certification in Knowledge Management (e.g., CKM, CKS)
• Experience with current knowledge management tools, technologies and techniques

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.