Shape the Pursuits That Shape the Mission
At Peraton, we don't just compete for contracts — we win the work that powers some of the nation's most consequential missions. We're looking for an ambitious, deal-closing Capture Manager to lead our highest-priority Federal Civilian pursuits and turn complex customer challenges into transformative, multi-hundred-million-dollar wins.
If you live for the strategy, the chase, and the close — and you've built a reputation as the person leaders trust to bring home the marquee deals — we want to talk to you.
Why This Role
- Big-ticket impact. You'll personally lead priority pursuits valued at $100M+, with full visibility from our senior executive team.
- Mission that matters. Your wins translate directly into Mission Engineering, Digital Transformation, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, and Cloud/Enterprise IT solutions that move the federal government forward.
- A team built to win. Partner daily with experienced Business Development Executives, Solution Architects, and the deepest bench of Subject Matter Experts in the industry.
- Real ownership. From strategy to solution to signature, you'll drive the win — not hand it off.
What You'll Do
- Lead the pursuit. Own end-to-end capture strategy for Peraton's most visible FedCiv priority opportunities from qualification through proposal submission and post-submission activities.
- Architect the win. Design differentiated, mission-relevant offers spanning technical, management, past performance, and cost/price — solutions customers actually want to buy.
- Build the coalition. Forge and manage relationships with teammates, subcontractors, and industry partners to assemble winning teams and compelling value propositions.
- Translate customer needs into customer value. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Architects/Solution professionals and SMEs to align our capabilities to the operational realities of program sponsors.
- Sell the strategy internally. Articulate the win strategy, solution, business case, and risk posture in governance reviews with Peraton's senior leadership — and earn their investment.
- Drive a disciplined cadence. Run a rigorous capture process: black hats, color reviews, pricing strategy, teaming negotiations, and proposal alignment.
Work Location: Must be local to Reston/Herndon, VA, area
QualificationsWhat You Bring
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field and 16+ years professional experience, or a Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field and 14 years experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 20 years’ professional experience
- Must have a minimum 8+ years of full life-cycle capture management
- Demonstrated track record winning large, complex FedCiv pursuits — ideally at the $100M+ scale
- Deep customer intimacy across Federal Civilian Departments and Agencies
- Mastery of federal procurement, contracting, and pricing strategy across multiple contract types
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing capture teams alongside solution architects, program managers, and SMEs
- Skilled negotiator of teaming agreements and competitive pricing strategies
- Exceptional strategic selling: discovery, ROI articulation, sales cycle management, tactical planning, and closing
- Bid & Proposal budget development and management for large, lengthy pursuits
- Executive presence and the ability to influence at every decision level
- Comfort operating at pace — hard deadlines, high stakes, extended hours when the win demands it
- US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Nice-to-Haves:
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Participation in industry groups, conferences, and trade communities — you stay ahead of where the market is going
- Reputation as a creative, strategic thinker who challenges the obvious answer
- Track record of inspiring and mobilizing cross-functional teams
- An established professional reputation built on excellence and integrity
Why Peraton
Peraton is a leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, trusted by the U.S. government and its allies to do the hard missions others can't. We deliver across the entire spectrum — from intelligence and space to cyber, defense, homeland security, and the federal civilian agencies that keep the nation running.
Here, capture leaders aren't gatekeepers — they're Growth architects. Your wins build the company. We invest in our people with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, learning and development budgets, and a culture that rewards ownership and results.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$146,000 - $234,000. 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field with 16+ years of professional experience; or master's degree with 14 years; or high school diploma/equivalent with 20 years
- 8+ years of full life-cycle capture management experience
- Track record winning large, complex Federal Civilian pursuits, ideally at the $100M+ scale
- Deep customer relationships across Federal Civilian departments and agencies
- Expertise in federal procurement, contracting, and pricing strategy across multiple contract types
- Experience building and leading capture teams with solution architects, program managers, and subject matter experts
- Experience negotiating teaming agreements and competitive pricing strategies
- Strategic selling skills, including discovery, ROI articulation, sales-cycle management, tactical planning, and closing
- Experience developing and managing bid and proposal budgets for large, lengthy pursuits
- Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders at all decision levels
- Ability to work under hard deadlines, high stakes, and extended hours when needed
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Participation in industry groups, conferences, and trade communities
- Creative and strategic thinking with a willingness to challenge conventional approaches
- Track record of inspiring and mobilizing cross-functional teams
- Established professional reputation for excellence and integrity
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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