Navy Business Development Director - Strategic Growth

Peraton; South Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Navy Account Director to drive identification and growth of new business with Navy/USMC customers and related programs. The role emphasizes building a strong pipeline, shaping requirements, and leading business development teams to achieve targeted wins.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of successful pursuits in excess of $500M, strong relationships with strategic partners, and the ability to operate with enterprise focus across complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of experience, Navy/USMC BD preferred.
• 12–15 years in business development/marketing or Navy/USMC engineering spaces.
• Proven success winning Navy/USMC contracts.
• History of large PWin (> $500M).

Responsibilities

• Manage and qualify opportunities.
• Win new business and recompetes; drive organic growth.
• Develop active pipeline aligned with corporate strategy.
• Interface with customer community to build relationships.
• Shape requirements and acquisition strategies.
• Identify new markets, adjacencies, partnerships.
• Guide customers by demonstrating tech solutions and RFIs responses.

Skills

Business development

Navy/USMC experience

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Effective communication

Independent work ethic

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Navy Account Director to drive identification and growth of new business with Navy/USMC customers and related programs. The role emphasizes building a strong pipeline, shaping requirements, and leading business development teams to achieve targeted wins.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of successful pursuits in excess of $500M, strong relationships with strategic partners, and the ability to operate with enterprise focus across complex programs.