Business Systems Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to lead the collection, capture, and management of mission-user needs from prioritization through concept development and deployment. This role will serve as a key liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring user perspectives are prioritized while driving system usability and engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in requirements gathering, business process analysis, and strategic consultation on complex projects.

• Lead user needs collection and documentation, facilitating prioritization, concept development, and user story creation to support deployment.

• Gather and refine business-focused requirements, working closely with the product team and product owner to define backlog priorities.

• Ensure user experience (UX) optimization, driving adoption and engagement strategies within system development.

• Analyze core business needs, translating them into operational documents, including concepts of operation, story maps, briefings, and user stories.

• Develop and maintain business rules documentation and construct workflow diagrams to enhance process transparency.

• Provide consultation on complex projects, evaluating business implications for technology implementation and future scalability.

• Comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents to support business strategy and technical alignment.

• Solve problems involving multiple options, leveraging analytical and quantitative skills to drive informed decision-making.

• Strong understanding of requirements gathering methodologies, UX principles, and workflow documentation.

• Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

• Proficiency in process mapping, user story development, and backlog refinement.

• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to identify and solve complex business problems.

• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.
• Min 8 years with BS/BA in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD.

• 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or product management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in government or defense-related business environments.

• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or other requirement management tools.

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.