Peraton Hired Defense Segment Vice Presidents
The defense contractor added two former acquisition officials to its leadership team to support modernization efforts.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
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Peraton has appointed Jennifer Swanson and Danielle Moyer as vice presidents within its defense segment. The new hires will focus on advancing technology and strategy to support modernization programs for the Department of War.
Why it matters
These additions signal a strategic push by Peraton to leverage deep acquisition expertise to better align with the specific procurement and modernization requirements of defense agencies. The move underscores the company's focus on securing and delivering complex service contracts.
The new vice presidents bring a combined 58 years of Department of War and Army acquisition experience to Peraton. The roles were filled under the leadership of Gabe Camarillo, who was named president of the defense sector in May 2026.
The players
Peraton
A large national security and information technology services contractor providing critical support to federal agencies.
Jennifer Swanson
A seasoned executive with over 33 years of experience in federal defense acquisition and technology.
Danielle Moyer
A veteran strategist with more than 25 years of experience in Army acquisition and federal contracting.
Gabe Camarillo
The current president of Peraton's defense sector responsible for leading strategy and operational execution.
The details
Jennifer Swanson will oversee technology development and digital capabilities, while Danielle Moyer will partner with growth teams to refine business strategy. Both leaders are expected to integrate their prior experience with federal acquisition processes into Peraton's ongoing support of national security modernization. Their appointments follow the sector-wide leadership shift established earlier this year.
Timeline
May 2026: Gabe Camarillo was appointed president of the defense sector.
October 5, 2026: Peraton publicly announced the new vice president appointments.
Market Landscape
These appointments follow the leadership transition established during the 2026 departmental reorganization. The move reflects an industry-wide trend of defense firms recruiting high-level public sector experts to navigate increasingly complex federal acquisition environments.
Operators in the defense supply chain should monitor how these hires influence Peraton’s future bidding strategies and partnership criteria. Firms should evaluate whether their own procurement expertise aligns with these new leadership priorities for upcoming contract renewals.
The takeaway
Securing talent with decades of specific agency-side experience is a standard method for larger contractors to improve win rates on government programs. Monitor the new leadership's early statements regarding technology priorities to gauge where their procurement focus will shift in the next quarter.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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