Technical Project Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton•,

2d•$146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

The Healthcare Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves in a dual-function role supporting both Business Development and Customer Success initiatives. In the Business Development capacity, the SME will collaborate closely with proposal teams to craft compelling, technically sound, and winning proposals by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare supply chain operations, logistics, procurement, inventory management, and regulatory compliance to differentiate our solutions and articulate measurable value to prospective clients. In the Customer Success capacity, the SME work with the Delivery team to ensure successful solution implementation, driving adoption, resolving operational challenges, and fostering long-term satisfaction and retention. This role requires a collaborative, client-focused professional who thrives at the intersection of strategic growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Experience within Healthcare supply chain management.
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
Demonstrated experience supporting business development activities, including proposal writing, capture support, or solution design for government or commercial healthcare clients
Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering measurable outcomes in a customer-facing role
Experience with healthcare procurement, inventory management, logistics, and/or distribution operations
Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
Strong customer relationship capabilities
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and government proposal processes
Able to pass a background check to obtain a VA Public Trust clearance
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Federal Government, with an emphasis on Veteran's Administration (VA) experience
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Relevant professional certifications, which may include: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Healthcare Supply Chain Professional (CHSCP), Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Active VA Public Trust or equivalent DoW security clearance

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Development and proposal teams to develop winning strategies, themes, and differentiators for healthcare supply chain opportunities
Review technical volumes, solution narratives, and past performance write-ups for RFP/RFQ/RFI responses
Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform proposal positioning and pricing strategies
Support client meetings, presentations, and orals coaching as a credible subject matter voice
Identify and qualify new business opportunities by leveraging industry relationships and knowledge of client pain points
Contribute to solution design and technical approach development aligned with client requirements and evaluation criteria
Monitor client satisfaction, proactively identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure retention and contract renewals
Collaborate with delivery and operations teams to resolve client issues, escalate concerns, and drive continuous improvement
Translate client feedback into actionable product or service enhancements by liaising with internal teams
Support upsell and cross-sell opportunities by identifying unmet client needs and aligning them with available solutions
Maintain current knowledge of healthcare supply chain trends, regulations, and emerging technologies (e.g., ERP systems, AI-driven inventory tools, value-based care models)