Director, Business Development

$176,000 - $282,000 USD yearly 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 dynamicsDevelop strategic business cases that align DIA needs with Peraton’s capabilities and differentiatorsBuild and execute targeted strategic account plans with measurable objectivesIdentify, qualify, and mature a robust new business pipeline to accelerate deal velocityLead customer engagement as the primary interface with DIA, IC, DoD Space, and COCOM J2 organizationsShape customer requirements and acquisition strategies early in the lifecycle to maximize competitive positioningGuide capture teams by developing RFIs, white papers, briefings, demonstrations, and other early stage artifactsLead complex pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal, ensuring qualification, differentiation, and disciplined executionConduct strategic assessments of partners and vendors; drive teaming strategies and risk/reward decisionsSupport development of win strategies, account plans, technology investment concepts, and multi year growth strategiesManage full business acquisition lifecycle activities, including strategic planning, bid & proposal resourcing, capture support, and customer relationsMaintain 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 experienceDemonstrated success building and executing a pipeline across the full BD lifecycle—from opportunity concept through pursuit, winning, and program startupDeep understanding of the DIA DI and DO missions, strategies, and organizational prioritiesHighly effective communicator with experience engaging customer leadership and internal executivesUS CitizenshipActive Top Secret clearance with ability and willingness to obtain TS/SCI Desired Qualifications Working knowledge or experience across DIA and/or COCOM J2 organizationsDemonstrated awareness of mission relevant trends, technologies, and operational challengesProven track record of developing strong teaming partnerships and vendor relationshipsStrong business acumen and knowledge of federal procurement, contracting, and financial regulationsAbility to diagnose customer needs and propose solutions that deliver measurable mission impactExperience managing the sales cycle through structured pipeline reviews and stakeholder engagementAbility to build and sustain trusted relationships at all decision levels 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. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.