Business Development Director

Peraton is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to lead and expand our FAA portfoliodriving high-impact growth across the federal civilian market. This role is based in the Washington DC Metro area and requires travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events.

Reporting to the CGO this leader will serve as a key member of the enterprise growth team collaborating closely with operational and functional leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will develop deep insight into customer needs competitive landscapes and market dynamics translating that knowledge into actionable growth strategies and winning business cases aligned with Peratons core capabilities and differentiators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification qualification and development of strategic opportunities aligned with corporate growth campaigns driving measurable revenue growth
• Achieve acquisition and sales objectives through new business wins recompetes teaming strategies and organic program expansion
• Develop and maintain a robust strategic growth plan and pipeline aligned with corporate priorities
• Serve as the primary interface with customers for assigned opportunities building strong trusted relationships
• Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies to position the company for success
• Identify and pursue new markets adjacencies and strategic partnerships
• Apply the Peraton Business Acquisition Process to effectively manage and communicate opportunity status and strategies
• Collaborate with technical and program teams to support early-stage opportunities including RFIs market research white papers presentations and demonstrations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 16 years of professional experience including at least 7 years in business development or capture supporting FAA or other federal civilian agencies (experience may substitute for education)
• Demonstrated success in winning single-award contracts valued at $50M
• Experience building and managing opportunity pipelines and captures exceeding $100M
• Strong understanding of federal customer missions priorities and procurement processes
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with government stakeholders and strategic teaming partners (prime and subcontractors)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to operate independently and drive results
• High energy integrity strong business acumen and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)

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.