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Peraton

Associate Business Development Director

Peraton

. Develop and refine Peraton’s defense health growth strategy with the BD Director .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and capture management within the defense health sector, with a strong ability to develop strategic partnerships and manage opportunity pipelines. Proficient in synthesizing market intelligence and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentCapture ManagementDefense Health Market KnowledgeSalesforce ProficiencyStrategic Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills
Opportunity IdentificationCapture PlanningProposal SupportMarket Intelligence SynthesisNegotiation Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365SalesforceAI/Automation Tools
Industry Keywords
Defense Health AgencyMilitary Health SystemProcurement VehiclesDHA/MHS Organizational StructureT4NGMHS GENESISDHMSM Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and refine Peraton’s defense health growth strategy with the BD Director
  • Identify white-space opportunities across the Defense Health Agency and Military Health System
  • Translate agency priorities, budget trends, and mission needs into actionable pursuit plans
  • Build and manage a qualified DHA/MHS opportunity pipeline in Salesforce
  • Maintain accurate pipeline data, stage progression, and win-probability assessments
  • Lead or support captures from opportunity qualification through proposal submission
  • Develop win themes, competitive assessments, teaming strategies, and price-to-win frameworks
  • Cultivate relationships with DHA/MHS stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners
  • Represent Peraton at industry days, conferences, and agency meetings
  • Prepare gate reviews, pipeline briefings, and strategic presentations for senior leadership
  • Synthesize market and competitive intelligence into decision-ready materials
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate teaming arrangements and strategic partnerships
  • Collaborate with Capture and Proposal Operations teams on pursuit artifacts, compliance matrices, and solution narratives
  • Guide junior business development staff and associate account executives
  • Assume responsibility for assigned DHA/MHS pursuits and progressively expand capture, client relationship, pipeline, and leadership responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Demonstrable exposure to the defense health market, including DHA, MHS, or related organizations
  • Working understanding of DHA/MHS organizational structure
  • Knowledge of procurement vehicles such as T4NG, MHS GENESIS follow-ons, and the DHMSM ecosystem
  • Familiarity with the full business development lifecycle, including opportunity identification, qualification, capture planning, proposal support, and post-submission activities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
  • Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM
  • Comfort leveraging AI/automation tools
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to present confidently to senior executives and government stakeholders
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development resources
  • Tuition assistance
  • Leadership development programs
  • Structured mentorship
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Visibility to executive leadership
  • Mission-driven culture