Business Development Executive

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Business Development Executive to support growth across the U.S. Federal Health Sector with primary focus on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), other Federal Health agencies within HHS. and FDA.  

This individual will work alongside senior BD leadership to identify, develop, and qualify opportunities across HHS and its operating divisions, as well as the Social Security Administration. 

The ideal candidate brings established familiarity with the federal health IT landscape, a growing network of customer and partner relationships across one or more of these agencies, and a strong desire to contribute to a high-performing, mission-driven BD team.

We are open to candidates with deep expertise in any combination of these markets and are eager to explore where the right individual's experience and relationships can drive the most impact. 

Position must be local to the Washington, D.C./ Maryland, Virginia area (DMV) (candidate needs to be local or have the ability to commute to this location). 

Job Responsibilities :

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

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an active opportunity pipeline in alignment with corporate strategy and growth goals across target agencies. 

• Assist in building and nurturing customer relationships through consistent, professional engagement with both internal and external stakeholders at HHS, and FDA. 

• Support the development of strategies to shape requirements and influence acquisition strategies for early-stage opportunities across target agencies. 

• Research and identify new business markets, adjacencies, and potential teaming partners to expand Peraton's footprint within the federal health, veterans, and social services sectors. 

• Actively participate in and embrace the Peraton Business Acquisition Process, contributing to opportunity reviews, gate reviews, and pipeline reporting. 

• Assist in preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), market surveys, white papers, presentations, and briefings in coordination with technical and program management teams. 

• Support senior BD leadership in guiding potential customers by helping demonstrate Peraton's technology solutions, architectures, and capabilities. 

• Collaborate with capture managers, proposal teams, and solution architects to develop competitive win strategies. 

• Represent Peraton at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to build brand awareness and expand the company's network within the Federal Health communities. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or  16 years of experience with a HS Diploma.

• Experience supporting business development, capture, or account management activities within the Federal Health, Veterans Affairs, or Civilian space, including demonstrated experience within one or more of the following: HHS, or FDA.

• Familiarity with federal procurement processes, including RFI/RFP cycles, acquisition strategies, and the federal contracting lifecycle. 

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, teaming partners, and internal stakeholders. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and programmatic concepts to diverse audiences. 

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a matrixed, enterprise-focused organization. 

• High energy, integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to mission success. 

• Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and the rules and processes that govern the capture lifecycle. 

• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance. 

• Must be local to or able to commute to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience within specific program offices, administrations. 

• Direct experience supporting or contributing to contract wins with HHS operating divisions (e.g., CMS, CDC, NIH, FDA, HRSA, ARPA-H). 

• Established relationships with Federal Health agency, contracting personnel, or key agency stakeholders. 

• Experience supporting teaming strategy development, including identification of prime/sub partnership opportunities within target agency ecosystems. 

• Familiarity with core service areas, including IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, or health IT solutions. 

• Prior experience with FDA and/or HHS. 

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$135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.