Business Development Executive (HHS/SSA)
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Business Development Executive to support growth across the U.S. Federal Health Sector, with a primary focus on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), its operating divisions and other federal health agencies, and the Social Security Administration (SSA). The position works alongside senior business development leadership to identify, develop, and qualify opportunities across these agencies. The ideal candidate has familiarity with the federal health IT landscape, customer and partner relationships in one or more target agencies, and an interest in contributing to a high-performing, mission-driven business development team. Candidates may bring expertise in any combination of these markets. The position is based in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia area; candidates must be local or able to commute to the area.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience; supervisory or management experience may be included.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience supporting business development, capture, or account management in the Federal Health, Veterans Affairs, or Civilian space, including demonstrated experience with HHS or SSA.
- Familiarity with federal procurement processes, including RFI/RFP cycles, acquisition strategies, and the federal contracting life cycle.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, teaming partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and programmatic concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed, enterprise-focused organization.
- High energy, integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to mission success.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and the rules and processes governing the capture life cycle.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Local to or able to commute to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in specific program offices or administrations, or in SSA program and contracting offices.
- Direct experience supporting or contributing to contract wins with HHS operating divisions such as CMS, CDC, NIH, FDA, HRSA, or ARPA-H, or with SSA customers.
- Established relationships with Federal Health agency or SSA program offices, contracting personnel, or key agency stakeholders.
- Experience supporting teaming strategy development, including identifying prime/subcontractor partnership opportunities within target agency ecosystems.
- Familiarity with IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, or health IT solutions.
- Prior experience with CMS and/or SSA-specific centers or offices.
Responsibilities
- Support identification, development, and qualification of new business opportunities within HHS, FDA and its operating divisions, and SSA portfolios.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining an active opportunity pipeline aligned with corporate strategy and growth goals across target agencies.
- Help build and nurture customer relationships through consistent, professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders at HHS and SSA.
- Support strategies to shape requirements and influence acquisition strategies for early-stage opportunities.
- Research new business markets, adjacent markets, and potential teaming partners to expand Peraton’s presence in federal health, veterans, and social services.
- Participate in the Peraton Business Acquisition Process, including opportunity reviews, gate reviews, and pipeline reporting.
- Help prepare responses to RFIs, market surveys, white papers, presentations, and briefings in coordination with technical and program management teams.
- Support senior business development leadership in demonstrating Peraton’s technology solutions, architectures, and capabilities to potential customers.
- Collaborate with capture managers, proposal teams, and solution architects to develop competitive win strategies.
- Represent Peraton at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to build brand awareness and expand the company’s network in federal health and SSA communities.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
