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About Peraton Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking a Slide Engineer (SE) to support FEDSIM proposal development within the Center of Excellence (CoE). This role is responsible for creating high-quality oral presentation slides for large federal contracts, which typically range from $100 million to over $1 billion in value. As a Slide Engineer, you will collaborate with technical experts, graphics designers, volume leads, proposal managers, and other stakeholders to produce clear, compelling presentations. You will translate written content from worksheets, discussions, and strategy sessions into visually engaging slides that integrate win themes, benefits, and proof points. You will also document the slide creation process, ensuring alignment with CoE best practices. While this position is primarily remote, onsite work will be required after the Final TOR (solicitation) is released, including in war rooms or classified spaces in Herndon, VA, as needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead the development of oral presentation slide decks, collaborating with Capture Managers, Business Development teams, and Solution Architects to meet FEDSIM requirements.
* Graphically represent a proposed solution in collaboration with a Capture Manager, Lead Solution Architect and Proposal Manager.
* Ensure slide content aligns with government-provided documents, including RFIs, PWS, eRRs, final RFPs, and other solicitation materials.
* Maintain and refine CoE standard processes for slide development, ensuring consistency across proposal teams.
* Apply Agile delivery methods, incorporating weekly sprints to iteratively enhance slide content.
* Guide and support writers, technical leads, partners, and graphics teams in slide content creation.
* Strengthen messaging within slides, emphasizing key differentiators, proof points, partner roles, and key personnel details.
Qualifications * 12+ years supporting government programs and technical solutions * 7+ years of experience in government proposal development.
* Proven experience creating oral slide decks for FEDSIM proposals within the last 5 years.
* 3+ years in graphic solution development, including solution planning, color team reviews, editing, compliance checks, production, and responding to evaluator questions (ENs).
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, resolve challenges, and enhance proposal content.
* Ability to manage tasks independently, handling multiple deadlines efficiently.
* Willingness to work onsite during critical proposal periods (especially post-Final TOR release), including potential evenings and weekends.
* Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to solve problems and guide teams toward high-quality proposal content.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to work onsite during critical proposal phases (Final TOR release), including evenings and weekends if necessary.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and business acumen.
* Experience leveraging artificial intelligence in developing graphic and solution elements.
* Ability to use automated tools such as Microsoft Office to present ideas, information, and reports.
* Ability to be onsite in Herndon, VA for quarterly training and proposal support.
* Willingness to travel, as necessary
* Must be a US citizenCLEARANCE REQUIRED: * Secret desired; not required.
Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.