Business Analyst

Peraton

. Serve as the dedicated SME for NOAA Fisheries business processes, data systems, and stakeholder coordination .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NOAA Fisheries business processes and data systems, with a strong focus on ESA Section 7 consultation processes and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to produce government-facing documentation and facilitate multi-agency approvals.

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NOAA Fisheries Business ProcessesESA Section 7 Consultation ProcessesGovernment Stakeholder CoordinationBusiness Analysis in Marine SciencePublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisData System Requirements ElicitationDocumentation of Regulatory RequirementsSchema HarmonizationDecision Logic Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

NOAA Fisheries Data SystemsFWS Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

CBAP CertificationPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Marine Species DatabasesFederal Environmental ProgramsData Governance StandardsStakeholder ReviewsMulti-Agency Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the dedicated SME for NOAA Fisheries business processes, data systems, and stakeholder coordination
Document NOAA Fisheries-specific consultation requirements, including marine and anadromous species regulatory requirements, Critical Habitat designations, and listing status standards
Elicit and document NOAA Fisheries data system requirements, including authoritative source identification, data access pathways, refresh cadences, and data stewardship contacts
Coordinate with NOAA Fisheries SMEs to obtain approval on schema harmonization decisions and ensure all data modifications are authorized
Facilitate iterative range map review cycles with NOAA Fisheries SMEs and coordinate input on map accuracy and completeness
Support development of NOAA Fisheries-specific decision logic and template content requirements
Coordinate NOAA Fisheries co-signature on the ESA Section 7 Compliance Validation Checklist
Facilitate NOAA Fisheries partner office participation in pilot consultation workflows
Serve as the primary liaison between the Peraton team and NOAA Fisheries
Support integration of marine and anadromous species data into the existing FWS platform, creating a unified experience for ESA-listed species

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 years professional experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years professional experience, or an Associate's degree and 10 years professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 14 years' professional experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Demonstrated years of experience in business analysis or program support on federal environmental or marine science programs
Strong understanding of ESA Section 7 consultation processes for marine and anadromous species
Experience facilitating government stakeholder reviews and obtaining formal approvals
Excellent written communication skills
Experience producing government-facing documentation
Preferred: direct experience working with or supporting NOAA Fisheries operations or data systems
Preferred: direct experience with NOAA Fisheries authoritative data systems or marine species databases
Preferred: experience coordinating multi-agency deliverable approvals (FWS + NOAA Fisheries)
Preferred: familiarity with federal data governance standards and OCIO-authorized data pathways
Preferred: CBAP or equivalent BA certification
Preferred: active Public Trust Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law