Navy Account BD Leader — Growth & Strategy

Socket.dev; Maryville (SC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Navy Account Director to drive identification and growth of new business across Navy/USMC customers. The role demands a proven record of large contract wins, strong relationships with Navy/USMC stakeholders, and the ability to shape acquisition strategies.

The ideal candidate will lead BD teams, maintain a robust pipeline, and interface with customers at all levels including senior executives. Requires US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance; SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 18+ years of experience, Navy/USMC background preferred.
• 12-15 years in BD/marketing or technical/engineering solutions in Navy/USMC space; equivalent gov/gs roles may be considered.
• Proven record of supporting and winning Navy/USMC contracts.
• Demonstrated track record of successful pursuits in excess of $500M.
• Strong relationships with strategic teaming partners (prime and sub).
• US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance; SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and leverage resources to create, identify, develop, and qualify opportunities.
• Achieve growth goals through winning new business, recompetes, and organic program growth.
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline aligned with corporate strategy and goals.
• Primary interface with customer community, building relationships with internal and external customers.
• Develop and execute strategies to shape requirements and acquisition approaches.
• Identify and target new business markets, adjacencies, and partnerships.
• Assist in guiding customers by demonstrating solutions and responses to RFIs, market surveys, white papers, and major demonstrations.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

BD/Marketing

Navy/USMC relationships

Strategic partnerships

Security clearance

US citizenship

Contract wins >$500M

Independent work

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Peraton seeks a Navy Account Director to drive identification and growth of new business across Navy/USMC customers. The role demands a proven record of large contract wins, strong relationships with Navy/USMC stakeholders, and the ability to shape acquisition strategies.

The ideal candidate will lead BD teams, maintain a robust pipeline, and interface with customers at all levels including senior executives. Requires US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance; SCI eligibility preferred.