Associate Business Development Director

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. We deliver the most innovative reliable and affordable solutions and technologies that protect and advance the most important assets in the world. Peratons Health Sector supports critical federal health missions including the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Military Health System (MHS) that ensure the medical readiness and well-being of millions of service members veterans and their families.

Peratons Health Sector is seeking an Associate Business Development Director to help shape and execute our growth strategy across the Defense Health Agency and the Military Health System. This role carries the full breadth of BD Director responsibilities from strategy development and pipeline management to capture leadership and client engagement and is designed as a clear stepping stone into the BD Director seat.

Whether youve spent years building pipelines inside government health agencies led captures in the defense contracting arena or are pivoting from a DHA/MHS program role into the commercial sector this position offers the platform mentorship and market access to accelerate your career.

Youll work closely with senior BD and account leadership gaining visibility across Peratons defense health portfolio while driving real growth in one of the most dynamic segments of the federal market.

Position is located in Reston VA with the ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

• Growth Strategy & Market Development Partner with the BD Director to develop and refine Peratons defense health growth strategy; identify white-space opportunities across DHA and MHS; and translate agency priorities budget trends and mission needs into actionable pursuit plans.
• Pipeline Development & Management Build and manage a qualified pipeline of DHA/MHS opportunities in Salesforce; ensure data accuracy stage progression and win-probability assessments are current and defensible for leadership reviews.
• Capture & Competitive Positioning Lead or support captures from opportunity qualification through proposal submission; develop win themes competitive assessments (Black Hat analyses) teaming strategies and price-to-win frameworks.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Building Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with DHA/MHS stakeholders program offices and industry partners; represent Peraton at industry days conferences and one-on-one agency meetings.
• Executive Briefings & Communications Prepare gate reviews pipeline briefings and strategic presentations for Peraton senior leadership; synthesize complex market and competitive intelligence into clear decision-ready materials.
• Teaming & Partner Strategy Identify evaluate and negotiate teaming arrangements and strategic partnerships that strengthen Peratons competitive posture on DHA/MHS pursuits.
• Proposal Leadership Support Collaborate with Capture and Proposal Operations teams to ensure pursuit artifacts compliance matrices and solution narratives align with customer requirements and Peratons value proposition.
• Mentorship & Team Development Help guide junior BD staff and associate account executives; contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing accountability and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Direct partnership with senior BD leadership and a clear trajectory for increased responsibility and career advancement.
• Visibility to Peratons executive leadership team and Health Sector growth council.
• A mission-driven culture supporting some of the nations most critical defense health programs.
• Competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development resources tuition assistance and leadership development programs.

Career Growth & Advancement

Peraton invests in leaders who demonstrate strategic thinking market instinct and the ability to drive results. This role is designed to grow with you:

• Phase 1 Integrate & Own. Assume full responsibility for a defined set of DHA/MHS pursuits while learning Peratons internal processes tools and stakeholder landscape. Youll receive structured mentorship and exposure to executive decision-making.
• Phase 2 Lead & Expand. Take increasing ownership of capture strategy client relationships and pipeline growth. Contribute to win/loss reviews and shape portfolio-level investment decisions. High performers will represent Peraton independently at senior-level government engagements.
• Phase 3 Broaden Your Impact. Step into expanded leadership responsibilities with greater accountability for growth strategy team development and cross-portfolio initiatives backed by the relationships institutional knowledge and executive trust youve built along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• 5 years of combined experience in business development capture management and/or federal agency program support with demonstrable exposure to the defense health market (DHA MHS or related organizations).
• Working understanding of DHA/MHS organizational structure procurement vehicles (e.g. T4NG MHS GENESIS follow-ons DHMSM ecosystem) and the broader defense health IT and services landscape.
• Familiarity with the full business development lifecycle opportunity identification qualification (gate reviews) capture planning proposal support and post-submission activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint Excel Word Teams) and Salesforce or equivalent CRM; comfort leveraging AI/automation tools to increase productivity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present confidently to senior executives and government stakeholders alike.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 40% as needed.

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.