Business Development, Associate

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Business Development Associate Account Manager to support the identification and growth of new business for the DMHS Sector Team, providing strategic and analytical support across key growth functions. Responsibilities Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach to closing deals, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality opportunities Partner with growth leadership to provide operational and analytical support across the business development lifecycle Analyze and interpret competitor budget obligations, funding profiles, and positioning strategies to inform capture efforts Research customer programs, historical spend, and budget justifications to identify strategic opportunities Provide insight and recommendations based on market, financial, and operational data to support strategic decision-making Support proposal teams with inputs for pricing, past performance, and program intelligence Collaborate closely with capture managers, business development leads, and delivery teams to align capture strategies with organizational goals Contribute to long-range growth planning, including pipeline management, investment planning, and opportunity assessments Maintain awareness of key government contracting trends, vehicles, and customer priorities Skills U.S. Citizenship is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, or related field Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience supporting business operations, capture, or growth in a government contracting environment Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable insights Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Working knowledge of the federal contract lifecycle and government acquisition processes Experience using data visualization tools, such as Power BI Familiarity with federal budget documents (e.g., President's Budget, Congressional Justification Books) Experience supporting strategic planning or pipeline development in a federal contracting environment Knowledge of industry tools and platforms (GovWin, FPDS, SAM.gov, etc.) Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Health savings account Short/long term disability EAP Parental leave 401(k) Paid time off (PTO) for vacation Company paid holidays Company Overview Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is