Derivatives Data & Regulatory Standards Analyst

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Data Analyst to join a high‑impact team supporting regulatory reporting in the U.S. derivatives markets. You will help define data standards, ensure data quality, and collaborate with industry stakeholders on both traditional derivatives and prediction markets.

Local to the DMV area or Chicago is required. You will analyze exchange data, develop mappings and validation rules, and support data loading into the CFTC Datawarehouse.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with an AS/AA; or 12 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Strong understanding of derivatives markets, including futures, options, swaps, and exchange operations
• Experience/Knowledge of XML, FIXML, FPML
• Experience in multi‑data‑center or cloud environments, including AWS and Redshift tools
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation, mapping specifications, and validation rules
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, external exchanges, and stakeholders
• At least one year of experience using SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, SQL Server Management Studio
• AWS, Redshift, Python
• Must be able to go onsite at least 3 days a week
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and develop reporting requirements to define data standards specifications, schemas, and validation rules for CFTC regulatory reporting obligations
• Develop technical guidance, data‑mapping documentation, FIXML examples, and updated guidebooks that incorporate schema changes and new validations
• Support DCMs, SEFs, and DCOs by answering data‑submission questions and maintaining clear, up‑to‑date reference materials
• Perform detailed analysis of exchange‑submitted data including checks for duplicates, missing fields, and other errors, and cross‑dataset mismatches; conduct multi‑platform comparisons in SQL Server and Redshift to identify gaps or anomalies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at CFTC and external market participants to review and approve data standards specifications
• Participate in industry calls, regulatory working groups, validation meetings, and support onboarding of new DCM/SEF applicants
• Support data loading & processing team in testing and trouble‑shooting input files from external sources into CFTC Datawarehouse

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Redshift

Python

XML

FIXML

FPML

Data analysis

Communication skills

Public Trust

US Citizenship

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

AS/AA

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Data Analyst to join a high‑impact team supporting regulatory reporting in the U.S. derivatives markets. You will help define data standards, ensure data quality, and collaborate with industry stakeholders on both traditional derivatives and prediction markets.

Local to the DMV area or Chicago is required. You will analyze exchange data, develop mappings and validation rules, and support data loading into the CFTC Datawarehouse.