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Peraton

Business Development Executive – HHS/SSA

Peraton

. Support identification, development, and qualification of new business opportunities within HHS, FDA, operating divisions, and SSA portfolios .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and capture management within the Federal Health and Veterans Affairs sectors, with a strong focus on building relationships and influencing acquisition strategies. Proficient in federal procurement processes and capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentCapture ManagementFederal Procurement ProcessesRelationship BuildingFederal Health Sector Experience

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Hard Skills
Business DevelopmentCapture ManagementFederal Procurement ProcessesRFI/RFP CyclesAcquisition StrategiesOpportunity Pipeline DevelopmentMarket ResearchProposal DevelopmentFederal Contracting Life-CycleIT Modernization
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProfessional EngagementCollaborationIntegrityCommitment to Mission Success
Tools & Technologies
Data AnalyticsCybersecurityCloud SolutionsHealth IT Solutions
Industry Keywords
HHSFDASSACMSCDCNIHHRSAARPA-HFederal HealthVeterans Affairs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support identification, development, and qualification of new business opportunities within HHS, FDA, operating divisions, and SSA portfolios
  • Contribute to development and maintenance of an active opportunity pipeline aligned with corporate strategy and growth goals
  • Build and nurture customer relationships through professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support development of strategies to shape requirements and influence acquisition strategies for early-stage opportunities
  • Research new business markets, adjacencies, and teaming partners to expand Peraton’s footprint in federal health, veterans, and social services sectors
  • Participate in the Peraton Business Acquisition Process, including opportunity reviews, gate reviews, and pipeline reporting
  • Assist with RFIs, market surveys, white papers, presentations, and briefings alongside technical and program management teams
  • Support senior BD leadership in demonstrating Peraton’s technology solutions, architectures, and capabilities to potential customers
  • Collaborate with capture managers, proposal teams, and solution architects on competitive win strategies
  • Represent Peraton at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience supporting business development, capture, or account management activities within the Federal Health, Veterans Affairs, or Civilian space
  • Demonstrated experience within HHS or SSA
  • Familiarity with federal procurement processes, including RFI/RFP cycles, acquisition strategies, and the federal contracting life-cycle
  • Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, teaming partners, and internal stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex technical and programmatic concepts to diverse audiences
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrixed, enterprise-focused organization
  • High energy, integrity, professionalism, and strong commitment to mission success
  • Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and capture life-cycle rules and processes
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must be local to or able to commute to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area
  • Desired: experience with HHS operating divisions such as CMS, CDC, NIH, FDA, HRSA, or ARPA-H, or SSA customers
  • Desired: established relationships with Federal Health agency or SSA program offices, contracting personnel, or key agency stakeholders
  • Desired: teaming strategy development experience
  • Desired: familiarity with IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, or health IT solutions
  • Prior CMS and/or SSA-specific centers/offices experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
  • Company paid holidays
  • Potential eligibility for overtime
  • Potential eligibility for shift differential
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus