Senior DHS Business Development Director

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Business Development Director for the Department of Homeland Security in the DC metro area. You will lead growth across DHS, owning the pipeline and shaping opportunities to meet aggressive revenue targets.

You will partner with internal teams and DHS customers to translate capabilities into proposals, manage pursuits exceeding $100M, and travel up to 25% as needed to win strategic contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 16+ years of professional experience
• Master's degree with 14+ years of experience
• Associate's degree with 18 years of experience
• High school diploma with 20 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Own the pipeline: create, identify, develop, and qualify opportunities aligned to Peraton's campaigns.
• Hit the number: achieve acquisition and sales goals through new business wins, teaming, and growth.
• Build the plan: refresh a strategic growth plan and pipeline.
• Be the customer's trusted advisor with the DHS community.
• Shape requirements and acquisition strategies before solicitations.
• Hunt for new markets, adjacencies, and partnerships.
• Run a disciplined process per Peraton's Acquisition process.
• Translate capabilities into RFIs, white papers, and demonstrations.

Skills

Business development

Capture

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Peraton seeks a Senior Business Development Director for the Department of Homeland Security in the DC metro area. You will lead growth across DHS, owning the pipeline and shaping opportunities to meet aggressive revenue targets.

You will partner with internal teams and DHS customers to translate capabilities into proposals, manage pursuits exceeding $100M, and travel up to 25% as needed to win strategic contracts.