Business Development, Advisor

Peraton is currently seeking an experienced Growth Account Manager to support our Risk Decision Group (RDG). This role is focused on driving strategic business growth by identifying developing and securing new opportunities across the full range of RDGs service offerings. This position reports to the VP of Growth for DMHS.

This professional demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset effectively adjusting strategies to align with evolving market conditions while fostering a creative approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical including active listening empathy the ability to adapt messages for various audiences and building relationships. A customer-centric attitude is crucial with a deep understanding of customer pain points and a commitment to delivering effective solutions.

In addition this candidate will have a demonstrated record of success in identifying and securing new business opportunities as well as leading high-performing business development teams to capture strategic programs within the U.S. Government market. A key component of this role is the ability to strategically build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities driving sustained organizational growth and achieving business objectives. This encompasses an understanding of investigation fieldwork services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage and align resources to identify develop qualify and capture business opportunities
• Drive business growth initiatives by expanding the departments footprint and capabilities through securing new contracts successfully winning recompetes and strategically growing existing programs.
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities in alignment and consistent with corporate strategy and goals
• Act as the primary point of contact with customer community fostering strong relationships through effective communication and engagement
• Develop and execute strategies to shape requirements and acquisition strategies
• Identify and pursue new markets business adjacencies and partnerships
• Collaborate with program and operation teams to guide potential customers by showcasing innovative solutions advanced capabilities and acquisition pathways through Requests for Information (RFIs) white papers presentations and demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 8 of relevant experience primarily focused on business development marketing or technical and engineering solutions preferably in the personnel or entity security security vetting security analyst and/or background investigations domains
• Core competencies in communication negotiation data analysis and relationship building to identify opportunities close deals and drive sustainable expansion
• A successful record of supporting and winning federal contracts
• Demonstrated track record of successful pursuits in excess of $500M
• Exceptional communication skills active listening and emotional intelligence to effectively build rapport and foster strong relationships.
• Proven experience in building relationships with strategic teaming partners (prime and sub)
• Proven ability to cultivate develop and strengthen key relationships within customer organizations
• Proven ability to structure key partnerships and alliances and to establish and grow new relationships (critical success factors)
• Must exhibit high energy integrity exceptional business acumen professionalism and a steadfast commitment to excellence
• Proven expertise in navigating the complex rules regulations and nuances that govern the Federal Government technology capture process.
• US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.