Setting the Standard: Peraton Secures Follow-On Award to Advance DHS Background Investigations Mission

Sep 17, 2026

Peraton today announced it has secured a follow-on award to advance the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) workforce screening and background investigations mission – protecting sensitive information, vital infrastructure, and the American public.

This three-year agreement reinforces Peraton’s longstanding commitment to delivering high‑quality, timely personnel vetting services that are essential to safeguarding national security and enabling DHS in carrying out its critical mission.

“Twenty years of partnership with DHS has only strengthened our resolve to deliver,” said Paul Gates, Vice President and General Manager of Peraton’s Risk Decision Group. “We’re proud of what this team has built, setting the standard for the background investigation industry, and we’re even more excited about what comes next: driving innovation, deepening our impact, and teaming with DHS to achieve mission success.”

Background investigations are a cornerstone of the federal government’s personnel security framework, confirming that individuals meet the rigorous standards required to protect the nation.

Peraton’s Risk Decision Group brings specialized personnel and technical expertise in employee vetting, identity management, and security program support, positioning the company to deliver solutions that are both mission-aligned and adaptable to the changing demands of the federal security landscape.

As threats to national security continue to evolve, the integrity and efficiency of background investigations remain increasingly important. Peraton remains steadfast in its commitment to DHS’s mission by providing personnel vetting services that defend government systems and operations, ensure the trustworthiness of the federal workforce, and keep the country secure.

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