Business Process Analyst (Scheduler)

Peraton•Herndon, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Business Process Analyst (Scheduler) to support the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. Regionally assigned to Engineering Services (ES) / Planning and Requirements Group (PRG), this role manages and maintains project schedules in Primavera P6 and Corporate Work Plan (CWP). It serves as a bridge between operational staff and management, supporting efficient project execution and resource utilization across programs and projects. The position is 100% on-site in Herndon, Virginia, or Bowie, Maryland, with the specific location based on program requirements. The analyst works with the Service Area Project Planning Manager (PPM) / PRG to keep schedules accurate and current, analyze project data and scheduling processes, identify opportunities to improve workflows and resource allocation, and provide reporting and decision-support tools to management.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; master's degree and 3 years; associate degree and 7 years; or high school diploma and 9 years.
Experience in project management and scheduling.
Proficiency with Primavera P6.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and tracking.
Experience working with ERP systems or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate operational needs into scheduling solutions.
Experience developing reports and maintaining documentation for operational metrics and KPIs.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively between operational teams and management.
Ability to work on-site in Herndon, Virginia, or Bowie, Maryland, based on program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Direct FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) configuration management experience.
Familiarity with FAA modernization initiatives, NextGen, or NAS environments.
Experience supporting large-scale technical or government programs.
Prior experience with Corporate Work Plan (CWP); preferred but not required.
Familiarity with scheduling coordination and management across multiple teams or regions.

Responsibilities

Track, manage, and update project schedules in coordination with the Service Area Project Planning Manager (PPM) / Planning and Requirements Group (PRG).
Use Primavera and Corporate Work Plan (CWP) to manage schedules and monitor timelines, resource assignments, and workload distribution.
Obtain activity status and enter activity completions into CWP/Primavera as directed.
Review CWP and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for conflicts with other programs and projects.
Keep schedules current and correct, maintaining schedule logic integrity, including predecessors, successors, constraints, and the critical path.
Identify opportunities to optimize schedules.
Analyze project and scheduling data to improve resource allocation and reduce scheduling conflicts or delays.
Analyze, document, and evaluate existing scheduling processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain process documentation, scheduling standards, and workflow diagrams.
Monitor and report KPIs related to scheduling efficiency, resource utilization, and project timelines.
Support management with reporting, data analysis, and decision-making tools related to project scheduling and operational performance.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.