Business Development Director- Intel/DoD

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth in the Intelligence market. The ideal candidate will have 16+ years of experience in operations or business development within the IC or DoD, a proven track record of leading major pursuits, and superior communication skills.

This role involves extensive customer engagement and the development of strategic business cases to align with Peraton's capabilities.

Target salary range is $176,000 - $282,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of operations or business development experience supporting IC or DoD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience leading $100M+ capture phases.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and shape new opportunities across the Intelligence market.
• Collaborate with leaders to expand Peraton's footprint.
• Lead customer engagement as primary interface with IC and DoD Space organizations.

Skills

Operations or business development experience

Knowledge of space and satellite operations

Strong relationships with senior IC and DoD leaders

Proven track record in major pursuits

Superior executive presence and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Director - Intel/DoD

Location: US-VA-Reston

Requisition ID: 2026-167259

Position Category: Growth

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a seasoned Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) executive to serve as a Business Development Director, driving growth and shaping new opportunities across the Intelligence marketspace. This highly visible role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, mission understanding, and business strategy.

This position reports to the Chief Growth Officer of Peraton's Space Sector. While the role is based in Northern Virginia, nonlocal candidates will be expected to travel as needed.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Space Sector growth team, you will collaborate closely with operational and functional leaders to expand Peraton's footprint across IC and DoD Space customers. You will:

• Build deep understanding of customer missions, competitor landscapes, and market dynamics
• Develop strategic business cases that align customer needs with Peraton's capabilities and differentiators
• Build and execute a targeted strategic account plan with measurable objectives
• Identify, qualify, and mature a robust new business pipeline to accelerate deal velocity
• Lead customer engagement efforts as the primary interface with IC and DoD Space organizations
• Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies early in the lifecycle
• Champion the Peraton Business Acquisition Process and ensure transparent communication with leadership and technical teams
• Guide customers and internal technical experts by developing RFIs, white papers, briefings, demonstrations, and other early‑stage opportunity artifacts

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 16+ years of operations or business development experience supporting IC or DoD space organizations (e.g., NRO, NGA, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Rapid Capabilities Offices)
• Proven track record leading major ($100M+) pursuits through capture phases, including identification, qualification, and win strategy development
• Deep mission understanding in space and satellite operations, ISR, secure communications, space resiliency, and C2
• Demonstrated success winning contracts with NRO and DoD Space customers
• Strong relationships with senior IC, DoD, and industry leaders
• Experience developing partnerships and strategic teaming strategies
• Superior executive presence, communication skills, and business acumen
• Bachelor's degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Military experience
• Master's degree
• Proximity to Northern Virginia or other customer hubs

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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.