Junior Business Analyst- Data & Integration

Junior Business Analyst- Data & IntegrationJob LocationsUSResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Junior Business Analyst (Data & Integration) with a strong data analysis background to support NOAA Fisheries data mapping, interoperability requirements, and compliance documentation on a federal data integration program. This role focuses on the technical business analysis activities that bridge data engineering and regulatory compliance.The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have identified a critical gap in the federal government's ability to conduct comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) research. While FWS operates an authoritative web-based platform for managing data for terrestrial and freshwater species, it does not currently include NMFS marine and anadromous species data forcing agencies to rely on separate, manual processes. This program closes that gap by integrating marine and anadromous species data into the existing FWS platform, creating a single, unified experience for all ESA-listed species.Work Location: RemoteDay to Day ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed source-to-target data mapping analysis for NOAA Fisheries species datasets, documenting field-level transformation rules, data type conversions, and null-handling logic.Analyze NOAA Fisheries data quality issues identified during prototype ingestion and document remediation requirements.Support the Metadata and Authoritative Source Registry by researching and documenting NOAA Fisheries data source attributes, refresh cadences, and data stewardship contacts.Assist in the development and documentation of interoperability testing requirements including API connectivity, data exchange protocols, and metadata alignment test cases.Support compliance validation checklist development by documenting validation criteria for species list generation, decision logic, and template content completeness.Analyze live consultation feedback from production and document actionable requirements for system updates.Support the Prototype Ingest Results Report by documenting NOAA Fisheries data quality issues identified during prototype ingestion, including defect descriptions, root cause analysis, and remediation requirements.Assist in the development of training metrics dashboard requirements and reporting specifications.Support the compilation of final operational documentation by documenting NOAA Fisheries data refresh procedures.QualificationsBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree and 0 years of professional experience, or an Associate's degree and 4 years of professional experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent and 6 years of professional experience.U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; all work must be performed within the United States.Experience supporting business analysis experience with a focus on data integration or data migration programs.Experience with source-to-target data mapping and data quality analysis.Familiarity with API integration concepts and interoperability testing requirements.Strong analytical and technical documentation skills.Experience supporting federal IT programs.Preferred QualificationsExperience with NOAA Fisheries or other federal environmental data systems.Familiarity with ETL concepts, data pipelines, or cloud data platforms.Experience supporting compliance validation activities on federal programs.Experience contributing to program status reports or monthly progress reports.ECBA or CCBA certification.Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$51,000 - $82,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr Peraton