Director Business Development

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a seasoned, high energy Business Development Director to drive growth, shape new opportunities, and expand our footprint across the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) customer space. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer of the Space Sector, this highly visible role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, mission understanding, and business strategy. While the position is based in Northern Virginia, non-local candidates will travel as needed.

As a key leader within the Space Sector, you will help define long term strategies for growth, identify emerging mission needs, and guide complex pursuits from early shaping through proposal submission. You will leverage the full resources of Peraton to protect, expand, and grow our business across DIA’s Intelligence Analysis (DI), Operations (DO), and related mission communities.

What You’ll Do

• Build deep understanding of DIA customer missions, competitor landscapes, and market dynamics
• Develop strategic business cases that align DIA needs with Peraton’s capabilities and differentiators
• Build and execute targeted strategic account plans with measurable objectives
• Identify, qualify, and mature a robust new business pipeline to accelerate deal velocity
• Lead customer engagement as the primary interface with DIA, IC, DoD Space, and COCOM J2 organizations
• Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies early in the lifecycle to maximize competitive positioning
• Guide capture teams by developing RFIs, white papers, briefings, demonstrations, and other early stage artifacts
• Lead complex pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal, ensuring qualification, differentiation, and disciplined execution
• Conduct strategic assessments of partners and vendors; drive teaming strategies and risk/reward decisions
• Support development of win strategies, account plans, technology investment concepts, and multi year growth strategies
• Manage full business acquisition lifecycle activities, including strategic planning, bid & proposal resourcing, capture support, and customer relations
• Maintain transparent communication with leadership, operations, and technical teams, championing the Peraton Business Acquisition Process

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 16+ years of professional experience
• Demonstrated success building and executing a pipeline across the full BD lifecycle—from opportunity concept through pursuit, winning, and program startup
• Deep understanding of the DIA DI and DO missions, strategies, and organizational priorities
• Highly effective communicator with experience engaging customer leadership and internal executives
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability and willingness to obtain TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge or experience across DIA and/or COCOM J2 organizations
• Demonstrated awareness of mission relevant trends, technologies, and operational challenges
• Proven track record of developing strong teaming partnerships and vendor relationships
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of federal procurement, contracting, and financial regulations
• Ability to diagnose customer needs and propose solutions that deliver measurable mission impact
• Experience managing the sales cycle through structured pipeline reviews and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships at all decision levels

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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