Business Analyst

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: Business Analyst

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Business Analyst. This position includes responsibilities like gathering business requirements, analyzing data, identifying process improvement opportunities, creating detailed specifications and models, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Mid-level BAs also often guide entry-level analysts, present solutions to management, and support project management, requiring strong skills in data analysis tools (like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI), SQL, communication, and often agile methodologies.

This is a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit and document business needs from stakeholders through interviews and meetings to define project scope and objectives.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and performance indicators (KPIs), and create reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders.
• Map existing business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions and strategies to optimize operations and streamline workflows.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, system diagrams, and use cases for technical teams to implement.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, communicating project status, issues, and solutions clearly and effectively.
• Assist with project planning, monitor progress, and ensure that solutions align with business requirements and are delivered on time.
• Mentor and guide entry-level business analysts and junior team members in problem-solving and analysis.

Qualifications

• 2 Year with BA/BS, 0 years with MA/MS, 6 years no degree.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience in agile support environments.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Primary work locations in Tacoma, WA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, and Falls Church, VA. Remote work may be considered in special cases when approved by the customer.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role, demonstrating a strong understanding of business processes and project lifecycles.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and strong SQL skills for data manipulation and reporting.
• Familiarity with process modeling tools, data warehousing concepts, and potentially project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
• Excellent communication, presentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Desired Skills

• BA/BS (4 Year) degree in an IT or math related field (preferred).
• Experience working within Military Health environments is a plus.

Key skills/competency

• Business Requirements Gathering
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• SQL
• Excel
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Agile Methodologies
• Stakeholder Communication
• Functional Specifications