Systems Analyst

Peraton • Herndon, VA

6d • $66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Candidate must meet ONE of the following: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR Relevant DoD/military training (examples: 4‑11‑C22 (CP); 4‑11‑C23; Systems Requirements Planner (Advanced) Playlist); OR Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: SecurityX/CASP+; GCSA; GSLC).
• Systems analysis, requirements engineering, or enterprise architecture experience with experience producing DoDAF artifacts or supporting DoD/enterprise modernization programs.
• Proficiency in requirements management, traceability matrices, business process modeling (BPMN), and DoDAF viewpoints (AV/OV/SV/CV).
• Strong facilitation skills for stakeholder workshops, JAD sessions, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Experience using requirements/ALM tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Jira) and ability to produce decision‑grade reports and briefings.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills for architecture and requirements artifacts.

Nice To Haves

• Prior DoD/ARNG experience producing DoDAF artifacts and supporting RCAS‑FMS or similar enterprise programs.
• Familiarity with RMF/ATO implications for requirements and architecture, and experience integrating requirements into DevSecOps/Agile lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Assess as‑is, transitory, and to‑be states for enterprise systems and processes; document workflows, data flows, organizational interactions, gaps, redundancies, and optimization opportunities.
• Create and maintain DoDAF‑compliant architecture artifacts (AV‑1, OV‑1, CV‑2, SV‑1, and related views) to support solution definition and enterprise alignment.
• Develop functional process models, context diagrams, use cases, workflow maps, and business rules to inform system enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Manage the full requirements lifecycle: capture, decomposition, traceability, prioritization, impact analysis, and baseline management across stakeholders and technical domains.
• Facilitate analysis workshops and coordinate with product owners, developers, architects, and project leads to translate requirements into implementable specifications.
• Evaluate proposed changes for technical and operational impacts and produce decision‑grade analytical reports and recommendations.
• Support strategic planning, policy, governance, and investment activities by delivering data‑driven insights and architecture artifacts that align system evolution with mission objectives.
• Maintain authoritative repository entries, version control, and evidence to support governance reviews and accreditation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees