Business Analyst-Fish & Wildlife Ecological Services

Peraton•,

10d•$86,000 - $138,000•Remote

About The Position

Peraton's 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. Peraton is looking for a Business Analyst with expertise in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), part of the Department of the Interior, which manages fish, wildlife, and habitats across the United States, Ecological Services business processes to serve as the dedicated FWS liaison on a federal data integration program. You will bridge the gap between the Peraton delivery team and FWS stakeholders, ensuring all platform changes meet FWS standards and obtaining required government approvals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 8 years professional experience or a Masters degree and 6 years professional experience or an Associates degree and 10 years professional experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 14 years’ professional experience.
U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Demonstrated years of experience in business analysis or program support on federal environmental programs
Strong understanding of ESA Section 7 consultation processes and FWS Range Mapping standards
Experience facilitating government stakeholder reviews and obtaining formal approvals
Excellent written communication skills; experience producing government-facing documentation

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with or supporting FWS Ecological Services operations
Direct experience with the IPaC platform or FWS Ecological Services IT systems
Experience coordinating multi-agency deliverable approvals (FWS + NOAA Fisheries)
Familiarity with DOI IT governance and FITARA compliance requirements
CBAP or equivalent BA certification
Active Public Trust Clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as the dedicated SME for FWS Ecological Services business processes, requirements, and stakeholder coordination
Document current-state FWS consultation workflows, decision logic structures, and template formats
Elicit and document FWS-specific requirements for species integration, including display standards, habitat designation presentation, and consultation routing rules
Coordinate with FWS ES staff to obtain the Range Mapping SOP and ensure all map production activities comply with SOP requirements
Facilitate iterative range map review cycles with FWS Ecological Services SMEs and coordinate FWS ES sign-off on deliverables
Support FWS ES review of platform UI and logic updates, demonstration materials, and compliance validation checklists
Coordinate FWS ES review and acceptance of updated decision logic and consultation package assets
Support FWS ES establishment of training completion metric targets
Serve as the primary liaison between the Peraton team and FWS Ecological Services