Business Analyst

Job Locations US-VA-Herndon
Requisition ID
2026-164897
Position Category
Information Technology
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Business Analyst to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements elicitation via interviews, workshops, JAD sessions, and data analysis with stakeholders and SMEs.
  • Develop process maps, As‑Is/To‑Be workflows, use cases, user stories, business rules, functional specifications, and traceability matrices.
  • Perform impact/feasibility analyses, policy cross‑walks, and cost/benefit assessments to inform COAs and decision packages.
  • Coordinate with systems engineers, developers, integrators, trainers, and PMO to ensure requirements are implemented and validated.
  • Support requirements verification, acceptance criteria definition, test-case alignment, and user acceptance activities.
  • Maintain requirements repository and version control; manage change requests and requirements traceability throughout lifecycle.
  • Produce business cases, decision papers, executive briefs, and program-level reporting for leadership.
  • Mentor junior analysts and advise on best practices in requirements management and process engineering.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
  • Education / Training / Certification: Candidate must meet ONE:
    1. Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; OR
    2. Relevant DoD/Military training (examples: 4‑11‑C22 (CP), 4‑11‑C23, Systems Requirements Planner (Advanced) Playlist); OR
    3. Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience (examples: SecurityX/CASP+, GCSA, GSLC).
  • Experience: Business analysis, requirements engineering, or systems analysis experience with at least 4 years supporting DoD/enterprise modernization or systems acquisition programs.
  • Skills: Process modeling (BPMN), requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama, or equivalent), data analysis, stakeholder facilitation, traceability matrices, test-case alignment, and executive briefing.
  • Communication: Strong technical writing and presentation skills for technical and leadership audiences.

Desired / Preferred

  • Prior DoD/ARNG/Joint Force program experience
  • Familiarity with DoDAF Views, RMF/RMF evidence needs, operational concept development, and Agile/Iterative development environments
  • Experience producing business cases, ROMs, and POM/APOM inputs

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Peraton Overview

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.

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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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