Business Systems Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Business System Analyst. This position will perform the following duties (but not limited too):

• Provides expertise in the formulation of systems scope and objectives relative to the legacy system requirements.
• Interacting with the customer/end-user determines operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.
• Analyzes business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified technical requirements for the development team.
• Works independently or as a member of a project team responsible for providing technical guidance related to the business implications modernizing the current application from legacy COBOL to Java.
• Devises and/or modifies procedures to solve technical problems related to moving current as-is system to the future to-be state.
• Creates detailed specifications from which programs will be written.

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen
• Able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Experience working as a Business Analyst demonstrating strong analytical skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Experience working with customers to document business requirements functional specifications and business rules for modifications to software application and ensure alignment with expectations of the customers/stakeholders and the desired outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in drafting/writing communication content materials and products.
• Demonstrated experience in translating technical content into formats written in plain language and easy to understand.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to integrate with a team and work well with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives managers and subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• PMP Certified
• Experience working within an Agile development methodology
• Experience with analysis visualization and reporting software and capabilities

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.