Peraton is seeking an ambitious Capture Director with demonstrated success in capturing new business particularly in Space Force/Space Command/NRO environment. As a key member of our Space Sector, you will provide leadership, critical thought, and a strategic mindset to winning business opportunities. You will partner with program management teams, solution architects, and functional leadership to develop winning strategies, solutions, and proposals. Success in this role is ultimately measured by meeting and exceeding acquisition and financial targets aligned to company goals.
- Lead the development and execution of winning strategies for opportunities >$200M, including strategic win themes, marketing campaigns and call plans, customer analysis, competitive analysis, solution and gap analysis, and the recruiting and selection of teaming partners within DIA/NGA/NRO environment.
- Cultivate key business relationships, with a primary responsibility for identifying and developing opportunities for business expansion.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of the current developments in the government marketplace to assess the position of company and determines how to improve it.
- Make recommendations for change or modification to strategy.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the bid, and keep leadership advised when new bid risks are encountered, or mitigation plans fail to achieve desired results.
- Ensure the development of a winning offer and solution sets (e.g., technical/management, price-to-win, schedule, past performance)
- Manage communications and relationships with partners and subcontractors, coordinating customer communications and relationships with Business Development.
- May lead teams to develop and deliver various professional services solutions to include whitepapers, demonstrations, proposals, and other internally developed products used to identify, qualify, and capture new business.
- Participate in trade shows and other industry events as appropriate
- 16+ years of experience to include a minimum of 5 years of full life cycle capture management experience
- Track record of growth as a capture supporting Space Force Space Command/NRO environment.
- Specific knowledge of complex solutions to include advanced data analytics, agile software development, and high-end systems engineering and integration
- Proven track record of teaming and developing mutually beneficial partner relationships with peers and other vendors
- Excellent business acumen; strong understanding of Federal procurement, contracting, and financial rules and regulations
- Able to effectively diagnose client needs, propose and close solutions that have measurable and positive business impact
- Display exceptional strategic selling skills including discovery, ROI development and presentation, sales cycle maintenance, tactical planning and closing
- Demonstrate solid leadership qualities and organizational skills in coordinating the sales cycle
- Establish, build, and maintain positive, professional relationships and interaction at all decision levels
- Maintain a highly credible and professional profile within the industry
- Ability to communicate issues, concerns, and problems in a solution-oriented manner
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Desired
- Demonstrated capacity to stay on top of current trends, issues, and technologies in mission areas through participation in industry groups and conferences
- Ability to actively communicate with, inspire, and motivate all levels of staff
- Demonstrated success in winning opportunities >$500M
- Demonstrated ability to think outside the box, acting strategically and proactively
- An established professional reputation for excellence in services rendered and absolute personal integrity must attend any candidacy for this position.
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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- 16+ years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of full lifecycle capture management experience
- Demonstrated capture growth supporting Space Force, Space Command, or NRO environments
- Knowledge of advanced data analytics, agile software development, and high-end systems engineering and integration
- Proven experience developing teaming and partner relationships
- Strong understanding of federal procurement, contracting, and financial rules and regulations
- Ability to diagnose client needs, propose solutions, and close measurable business opportunities
- Exceptional strategic selling skills, including discovery, ROI development, sales cycle management, tactical planning, and closing
- Leadership and organizational skills for coordinating the sales cycle
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all decision levels
- Ability to communicate issues and problems in a solution-oriented manner
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Participation in industry groups and conferences to stay current on mission-area trends and technologies
- Experience winning opportunities exceeding $500 million
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff at all levels
- Strategic, proactive, and innovative thinking
- Established professional reputation for excellence and personal integrity
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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