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Vice President of Strategic Development — Space Sector

Peraton


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 229000 - 366000
Posted: 15 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Development to lead the establishment and execution of a strategic growth campaign for the US Space Force (USSF) account of our Space Sector. The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner to the Space Sector President and the Sector leadership team supporting organizational transformation and driving expansion across our USSF account and within additional space-oriented Department of War (DoW) customers to deliver growth. You will assess new business opportunities and formulate a pipeline of addressable pursuits remaining abreast of trends news events and deadlines so that all possible new or enhanced opportunities are exploited and ensuring all relevant financial data and models are validated for targeted opportunities.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

  • Partner with the Space Sector President and the leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to advance Peratons mission and objectives and to drive revenue growth and profitability within the USSF mission set(s).
  • Develop and lead a strategy that orients Sector Business and Operating Units around compelling Peraton offerings that generate near and long-term actions and fosters alignment across the Peraton enterprise.
  • Drive account planning deal prioritization customer engagement strategies and internal and external communication.
  • Lead strategic business reviews and planning sessions.
  • Support continued development of the Space Sectors established annual and/or multi-year business planning processes and outputs (e.g. revenue forecasting pipeline management people growth).
  • Coordinate and participate in Space Sector communications across customers partners and industry organizations that ensure consistent messaging increases capability and brand awareness and further positions Peraton as the leader in delivering critical space mission outcomes.
  • Develop and implement an approach for identifying qualifying and engaging with partner organizations and support business unit efforts to enter or scale strategic partnerships.
  • Support operations personnel with on-contract growth by leveraging corporate and Sector thought leaders for drive innovation and to resolve arising program issues.
  • Facilitate communication and partnership between Peraton sectors growth teams and operations (line of business) promoting collaboration and increased speed to deliver.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in business engineering or relevant field
  • A minimum of 20 years of experience successfully selling and delivering mission criticalITprograms in government
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI level clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Deep understandingofFederal agencies missionsand experience delivering a broad range of services solutions and technology to clients
  • Proven ability to develop strategic plans that are tightly aligned to accounts opportunities and Peraton capabilities that produce results
  • Experience collaborating across senior government IT and mission operatorstoalign priorities to legislative actions and trends in acquisition strategies
  • Ability to engage at all levels of the organization - quickly developing trustcollaborating and driving actions
  • A proven track record of delivering high-value results for Clients with limited directionin mission environments with fluid priorities
  • High-energy strategic problem solver with excellent judgment and a passion for our customers mission
  • Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills
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 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.

Target Salary Range
$229000 - $366000. 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 individuals 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.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

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