About the role#
Peraton is hiring a Business Development & Growth Co-op to support the State and Local Growth team in California. You will work alongside professionals to shape how the company expands into new markets and pursues business opportunities. This role provides exposure to strategy, competitive intelligence, and proposal development within the government contracting sector.
What you'll do#
- Identify and pursue new opportunities across state and local government.
- Support competitive analysis and market research.
- Prepare materials for pre-RFP engagements.
- Contribute to white papers and thought leadership content.
- Assist with planning and attendance at industry conferences.
- Turn research and findings into presentations and briefings to inform growth strategy.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship.
- High school diploma and some advanced level training.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Business, Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
- Experience with research, writing, or analysis projects from a class, club, or organization.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or industry benchmarking is preferred.
- Interest in government contracting or public-sector business development.
- Experience contributing to proposals or written deliverables.
- Event planning or conference coordination experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Peraton
Peraton is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2017, the firm provides services in space, intelligence, defense, and cybersecurity. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains multiple office locations across the United States. The company focuses on engineering, software development, and network infrastructure.
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