Director, Proposal Management (Herndon)

ResponsibilitiesPeraton's Director of Proposal Management will be based out of the Herndon, VA office and will report to the Sr. Director of Proposal management. The Director of Proposal Management will have the following responsibilities: Team Management Responsibilities include: Manage and lead a team of geographically dispersed proposal management personnel with varying levels of experience.Monitor and understand the Peraton pipeline and prioritize requests for resourcesLead direct-report proposal managers through job specific goal setting, performance tracking, mentoring, career progression, and positioning the team for long-term successSupervise and provide leadership and performance guidance to employees and junior staffMonitor proposals to ensure they are following our processesTrack, schedule, and coordinate work assignments to support new business capture across Peraton, and keeping the proposal management team highly utilizedStep in to assist with proposals as appropriate when issues ariseParticipate in select color reviewsJudicious escalation of operational issues to the Peraton Leadership teamRegularly liaise with Line Leadership, Capture Operations, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders throughout the Peraton communityThis position will require hands-on work to establish team goals, review of workloads and schedules, and counseling of staff in challenging situationsCollaborate with fellow leaders in the Proposal Operations organization to enhance and improve processes and proceduresQualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 16 years of relevant professional experience in Proposal Operations, Management, and Development rolesTrack record of 10+ years winning proposal efforts valued at $50M or more5+ years in a management and talent development capacityAbility to effectively manage proposals, operations, and people in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic, deadline-driven environmentAbility to manage conflict effectively and negotiate solutions that best support Peraton's growth goals, mission, and valuesStrong analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsUS Citizenship Desired QualificationsExpert proficiency with SharePoint, MS Office, and other business applicationsKnowledge of the Shipley-based Business Acquisition ProcessAbility to interface with senior leadership on the most sensitive and complex new business pursuits.Ability to work with little direction and handle multiple tasksExperience working a flexible schedule which may have included evenings and weekends as requiredAbility to obtain a security clearancePeraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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 individual’s 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-167978Position Category: GrowthClearance: No Clearance Required