Principal Enterprise Schedule Analytics & Operations Research Analyst

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

Peraton is seeking aPrincipal Enterprise Schedule Analytics & Operations Research Analystto support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System.This position serves as the lead analytical resource supporting enterprise schedule intelligence operations research optimization and decision analytics for complex FAA modernization programs. The incumbent leverages the IRIS AI-enabled Schedule Intelligence capability to analyze enterprise Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) identify hidden constraints quantify schedule impacts optimize execution strategies and support executive decision-making.

Location:

• On-site in Herndon VA.

Primary Responsibilities:

The role combines advanced schedule analytics operations research statistical analysis predictive modeling and enterprise studies to transform large volumes of schedule and program data into actionable recommendations. This is not a traditional scheduling position; it is a decision analytics role focused on improving enterprise execution.

Enterprise Schedule Analytics

• Analyze enterprise Integrated Master Schedules containing hundreds of thousands to millions of activities.
• Assess schedule health using critical path total float free float logic density open-end analysis constraints baseline variance and schedule integrity metrics.
• Identify missing predecessors/successors out-of-sequence progress resource conflicts hidden dependencies and enterprise schedule risks.
• Perform trend analysis milestone forecasting and cross-program dependency assessments.

Operations Research & Schedule Optimization

• Develop optimized Courses of Action (COAs) to improve enterprise schedule performance.
• Perform what-if analyses trade studies predictive modeling simulation and sensitivity analyses.
• Quantify impacts of proposed schedule changes before implementation.
• Develop recovery strategies and recommend optimal sequencing of work.

Enterprise Studies & Decision Analysis

• Conduct independent studies assessing vendor production capacity raw material availability manufacturing throughput installation sequencing workforce utilization resource constraints and supply chain impacts.
• Evaluate enterprise business rules and cross-program impacts.
• Support strategic planning through quantitative and qualitative analysis.

AI & Data Analytics

• Develop refine and optimize analytical queries within the IRIS platform.
• Build reusable query templates and analytical models.
• Validate cleanse and integrate schedule cost logistics production and performance data.
• Leverage AI-enabled analytics and knowledge graph capabilities to identify hidden scheduling constraints.

Executive Decision Support

• Develop executive dashboards visualizations decision packages and analytical briefings.
• Translate complex technical findings into concise recommendations for executive leadership.
• Support executive governance boards FAA integration sessions and program reviews.

Collaboration

• Partner with Program Managers schedulers systems engineers risk managers logistics personnel and government stakeholders.
• Support enterprise solutioning efforts to identify and resolve schedule friction points.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years of experience.

• Degree in Operations Research Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering Data Science Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Business Analytics Engineering or related STEM discipline.

• Experience supporting large complex government aerospace or defense programs.

• Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools.

• Experience with statistical analysis optimization predictive analytics simulation or operations research.

• Experience developing executive-level briefings and decision support products.

• Strong analytical thinking written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Experience with FAA systems federal modernization efforts or mission-critical environments.
• Masters degree in Operations Research Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering or Data Analytics.
• FAA DoD or Federal modernization program experience.
• Experience with SQL Python R Power BI Tableau Acumen Fuse Acumen Risk Safran Risk or similar analytical platforms.
• Knowledge of DCMA 14-Point Assessment IPMDAR MIL-STD-881 and schedule risk methodologies.
• Experience with AI-enabled analytics digital engineering and knowledge graph technologies.
• PMP PMI-SP AACE INCOSE or equivalent professional certification.

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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.