Vice President of Strategic Development — Space Sector

Peraton•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$229,000 - $366,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Development to lead the establishment and execution of a strategic growth campaign for the US Space Force (USSF) account of our Space Sector. The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner to the Space Sector President and the Sector leadership team, supporting organizational transformation and driving expansion across our USSF account and within additional, space-oriented Department of War (DoW) customers to deliver growth. You will assess new business opportunities and formulate a pipeline of addressable pursuits, remaining abreast of trends, news, events, and deadlines, so that all possible, new, or enhanced opportunities are exploited, and ensuring all relevant financial data and models are validated for targeted opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or relevant field
A minimum of 20 years of experience successfully selling and delivering mission critical IT programs in government
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI level clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen
Deep understanding of Federal agencies’ missions and experience delivering a broad range of services, solutions, and technology to clients
Proven ability to develop strategic plans that are tightly aligned to accounts, opportunities and Peraton capabilities that produce results
Experience collaborating across senior government IT and mission operators to align priorities to legislative actions and trends in acquisition strategies
Ability to engage at all levels of the organization - quickly developing trust, collaborating, and driving actions
A proven track record of delivering high-value results for Clients with limited direction in mission environments with fluid priorities
High-energy, strategic problem solver with excellent judgment and a passion for our customer’s mission
Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Partner with the Space Sector President and the leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to advance Peraton’s mission and objectives, and to drive revenue growth and profitability within the USSF mission set(s).
Develop and lead a strategy that orients Sector Business and Operating Units around compelling Peraton offerings that generate near and long-term actions, and fosters alignment across the Peraton enterprise.
Drive account planning, deal prioritization, customer engagement strategies, and internal and external communication.
Lead strategic business reviews and planning sessions.
Support continued development of the Space Sector’s established annual and/or multi-year business planning processes and outputs (e.g., revenue forecasting, pipeline management, people growth).
Coordinate and participate in Space Sector communications across customers, partners and industry organizations that ensure consistent messaging, increases capability and brand awareness, and further positions Peraton as the leader in delivering critical space mission outcomes.
Develop and implement an approach for identifying, qualifying, and engaging with partner organizations, and support business unit efforts to enter or scale strategic partnerships.
Support operations personnel with on-contract growth by leveraging corporate and Sector thought leaders for drive innovation and to resolve arising program issues.
Facilitate communication and partnership between Peraton sectors, growth teams, and operations (line of business), promoting collaboration and increased speed to deliver.