Business Systems Analysis, Associate

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Health, State and Local Sector is seeking an entry-level Business Systems Analyst in Reston, VA. This role supports senior analysts by gathering requirements, documenting user stories, and ensuring clear information reaches our development teams to build effective features.

The ideal candidate is curious, detail oriented, and eager to learn our systems and methodologies from the ground up. You will collaborate with business users and IT, participate in testing, and help create user

Qualifications

• 0-2 years with BS/BA; 4 years with HS Diploma/equivalent in related fields.
• Foundational testing/QA experience to verify features.
• Basic understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum/Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented approach to information gathering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.
• Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and domains.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: assist in gathering business needs and document user stories and use cases.
• Process Analysis Support: review workflows to identify minor inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Team Liaison: communicate between business users and development teams to track actions.
• System Testing & QA: participate in testing, execute test cases to verify requirements.
• User Support & Training: help create user guides and provide basic troubleshooting support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in information systems, business, or related field

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Peraton Health, State and Local Sector is seeking an entry level Business Systems Analyst. This is an entry-level position designed for someone eager to build a career at the intersection of business operations and technology. In this role, you will support senior team members in analyzing business workflows, documenting system requirements, and ensuring our technical development teams have the clear information they need to build great features .

The ideal candidate is a curious, detail-oriented problem solver who asks great questions, writes clearly, and is excited to learn our systems and methodologies from the ground up.

Business Systems Analysis, Associate Job Locations

US

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Requisition ID: 2026-169302

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Assist in gathering business needs by participating in stakeholder meetings. Help document clear user stories, basic use cases, and initial process flow diagrams under the guidance of senior analysts.

• Process Analysis Support: Help review existing business workflows and systems to identify minor inefficiencies and document opportunities for improvement.
• Team Liaison: Act as a reliable communication bridge between business users and the technical development team, ensuring action items and questions are tracked and resolved.
• System Testing & QA: Participate in the testing of systems, updates, and features. Execute test cases to verify the final deliverables meet the defined requirements.
• User Support & Training: Help create simple user guides , documentation , and assist in providing basic troubleshooting support to end-users during new system rollouts.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 0-2 years with BS/BA; 4 years of experience in a business analysis, technical support, or project coordination role with a HS Diploma/equivalent. A strong academic foundation or internship experience in information systems, business, or a related field is highly valued.
• Testing & QA Support: Foundational experience or a strong understanding of how to test software features, run basic test cases, and verify that a system works as intended.
• Methodologies: Basic understanding of software development lifecycles and familiarity with standard methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Analytical Approach: Strong aptitude for collecting, organizing, and summarizing information with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and present information clearly.
• Eagerness to Learn: A proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn new tools, technologies, and business domains.
• US Citizen and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tooling: Basic familiarity or exposure to project collaboration and requirements tracking tools like Jira and Confluence.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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