Responsibilities

Shape the Pursuits That Shape the Mission

At Peraton, we don't just compete for contracts — we win the work that powers some of the nation's most consequential missions. We're looking for anambitious, deal-closing Capture Directorto lead our highest-priority Federal Civilian pursuits and turn complex customer challenges into transformative, multi-hundred-million-dollar wins.

If you live for the strategy, the chase, and the close — and you've built a reputation as the person leaders trust to bring home the marquee deals — we want to talk to you.

Why This Role

• Big-ticket impact.You'll personally lead priority pursuitsvalued at $100M+, with full visibility from our senior executive team.
• Mission that matters.Your wins translate directly into Mission Engineering, Digital Transformation, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, and Cloud/Enterprise IT solutions that move the federal government forward.
• A team built to win.Partner daily with seasoned Business Development Executives, Solution Architects, and the deepest bench of Subject Matter Experts in the industry.
• Real ownership.From strategy to solution to signature, you'll drive the win — not hand it off.

What You'll Do

• Lead the pursuit. Own end-to-end capture strategy for Peraton's most visible FedCiv priority opportunities from qualification through proposal submission and post-submission activities.
• Architect the win.Design differentiated, mission-relevant offers spanning technical, management, past performance, and cost/price — solutions customers actually want to buy.
• Build the coalition.Forge and manage relationships with teammates, subcontractors, and industry partners to assemble winning teams and compelling value propositions.
• Translate customer needs into customer value. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Architects/Solution professionals and SMEs to align our capabilities to the operational realities of program sponsors.
• Sell the strategy internally.Articulate the win strategy, solution, business case, and risk posture in governance reviews with Peraton's senior leadership — and earn their investment.
• Drive a disciplined cadence.Run a rigorous capture process: black hats, color reviews, pricing strategy, teaming negotiations, and proposal alignment.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Must-Haves:

• 16+ yearsof relevant experience, including8+ years of full life-cycle capture management
• Demonstrated track recordwinning large, complex FedCiv pursuits— ideally at the $100M+ scale
• Deep customer intimacy acrossFederal Civilian Departments and Agencies
• Mastery offederal procurement, contracting, and pricing strategyacross multiple contract types
• Proven ability tobuild and lead high-performing capture teamsalongside solution architects, capture managers, and SMEs
• Skilled negotiator ofteaming agreements and competitive pricing strategies
• Exceptionalstrategic selling: discovery, ROI articulation, sales cycle management, tactical planning, and closing
• Strong command ofBid & Proposal budget development and managementfor large, lengthy pursuits
• Outstanding executive presence and the ability to influence at every decision level
• Comfort operating at pace — hard deadlines, high stakes, extended hours when the win demands it
• US citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Must be local to Reston/Herndon, VA

Nice-to-Haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Active presence in industry groups, conferences, and trade communities — you stay ahead of where the market is going
• Reputation as a creative, strategic thinker who challenges the obvious answer
• Track record of inspiring and mobilizing cross-functional teams
• An established professional reputation built on excellence and unimpeachable integrity

Why Peraton

Peraton is a leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, trusted by the U.S. government and its allies to do thehard missions others can't. We deliver across the entire spectrum — from intelligence and space to cyber, defense, homeland security, and the federal civilian agencies that keep the nation running.

Here, capture leaders aren't gatekeepers — they're Growth architects. Your wins build the company. We invest in our people with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, learning and development budgets, and a culture that rewards ownership and results.

Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.