Director of Business Development energy storage and/or clean energy (San Jose)

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. What we need: Under the direction of the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, you will work directly with customers to help put this technology on the road. What you will do: Developing and executing a comprehensive sales and partnership strategy for the energy storage market, including identifying target customers, segments, and regions Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and closing deals to meet and exceed targets Develop deal structures and support negotiating contracts and agreements with customers and partners, ensuring alignment with company objectives and value proposition Establishing and enhancing the company's brand awareness and reputation Work cross-functionally to understand details of the internal technical status and direction with various technical teams across QuantumScape which will require in person discussion Collaborate and maintain relationships with company leadership to formulate and execute a go-to-market strategy Skills You’ll need: B.S. in Technical or Business Field and a minimum of 12 years' industry Experience in a customer-facing role establishing and building meaningful relationships with new perspective customers Strong attention to detail Strong technical and business acumen Preference to candidates with experience in energy storage and/or clean energy This role will require international travel Nice to have: M.B.A. Fluency in written & spoken German and/or Japanese J-18808-Ljbffr

Director of Corporate Development (Washington)

A fast growing Registered Investment Advisor with approximately $3 billion in AUM, backed by a strong leadership team and a clear mandate for inorganic growth, is looking to add a Director of Corporate Development to their team as part of their next phase of expansion. This person will lead acquisition strategy and execution and is ideal M&A professional who wants ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to materially shape the growth of a scaled RIA firm. This company is headquartered in Tysons, VA and will require someone to have the ability to commute to the office several times per week. The Opportunity Lead 2–3 acquisitions per year, totaling approximately $1.5 billion in acquired AUM annually Serve as the point person for the entire deal lifecycle, from sourcing through integration Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to drive long-term growth strategy Build repeatable acquisition and integration processes in a highly active deal environment Key Responsibilities Source and evaluate potential acquisition targets (RIA and wealth management firms) Lead valuation, financial modeling, and investment committee materials Manage due diligence processes across financial, operational, legal, and cultural dimensions Negotiate transaction structures, purchase agreements, and key deal terms Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (legal, compliance, finance, advisors) Oversee post-close integration planning and execution to ensure retention and value creation Track and report on acquisition performance and synergy realization Ideal Candidate Profile 7-12 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or RIA acquisitions Strong understanding of RIA economics, advisor succession, and valuation frameworks Proven experience executing multiple transactions annually Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset J-18808-Ljbffr

Capture Director - Defense Mission & Health Solutions (Reston)

Required Qualifications: 16 years of experience in business development, capture, proposals, with an emphasis on developing capture strategies within the IC, DOD, or other government agencies. Demonstrated success in leading large pursuits. Highly effective communication skills to present, inform, and persuade high level internal and external customer’s business development and capture plans, strategies and actions. Experience in working in all areas of business development, including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, customer engagement and relationship development, industry engagement, and team development. Demonstrated ability to lead organizations to achieve high performance standards. Strong analytical as well as verbal and written communication skills. Proven interpersonal skills to lead in a matrixed environment and national security marketplace. Ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in the development and delivery of mentoring and training programs across the spectrum of disciplines related to capture management. Ability to obtain a TS security clearance. Minimum of an active Secret clearance. Desired Qualifications: Direct experience working for DOD, civil or military health or other government organization. Active Top Secret security clearance. Peraton is actively seeking a Capture Director – Defense Mission & Health Solutions, that has a proven track record of growing business and leading capture management teams. This individual will work closely with the Growth Vice President and other senior leaders to ensure leadership, engagement and support of priority captures. This role involves driving enterprise thinking into how we deliver a competitive offering and how to apply a disciplined approach into shaping opportunities, along with the following: Implementing the Peraton Business Acquisition Process (BAP) activities to drive successful capture outcomes in coordination with sector and corporate leadership. Ensuring the capture team personnel are aligned with the strategy for assigned pursuits. Integrating solutions from Technology & Engineering, other Sectors, and partners to enable architecting and implementation of winning strategies. Support the development and execution of comprehensive customer engagement campaigns aligned to targeted business opportunities. Identifying and developing approaches to mitigate risks associated with business pursuits. Leading a matrixed capture organization. Stakeholder management and keeping the Peraton senior leadership informed and engaged. Facilitating the development of bid strategy, proposal strategies, competitive analysis, and position-to-win for both priority programs and new opportunities. Analyzing and sharing business intelligence and developments relevant to Peraton business pursuits. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of modern capture management requirements and processes. Collaborating across the company to recommend and justify company investment to position and win new business. Driving collaboration across the organization, corporate and functional leadership to develop compelling and compliant proposals. Leading strategic captures. J-18808-Ljbffr