NOAA Fisheries Data Systems Analyst - Remote

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Business Analyst with deep NOAA Fisheries data systems expertise to serve as the dedicated NOAA Fisheries liaison on a federal data integration program. You will ensure NOAA Fisheries requirements are captured, data systems are documented, and all approvals are obtained throughout the project.

Remote work is supported; you will coordinate with NOAA SMEs, contribute to schema harmonization, and help pilot workflows while ensuring ESA Section 7 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years professional experience or a Masters degree and 6 years professional experience; or an Associates degree and 10 years professional experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 14 years’ professional experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Demonstrated years of experience in business analysis or program support on federal environmental or marine science programs.
• Strong understanding of ESA Section 7 consultation processes for marine and anadromous species.
• Experience facilitating government stakeholder reviews and obtaining formal approvals.
• Excellent written communication skills; experience producing government-facing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated SME for NOAA Fisheries business processes, data systems, and stakeholder coordination
• Document NOAA Fisheries-specific consultation requirements including marine and anadromous species regulatory requirements, Critical Habitat designations, and listing status standards
• Elicit and document NOAA Fisheries data system requirements including authoritative source identification, data access pathways, refresh cadences, and data stewardship contacts
• Coordinate with NOAA Fisheries SMEs to obtain approval on schema harmonization decisions and ensure all data modifications are authorized
• Facilitate iterative range map review cycles with NOAA Fisheries SMEs and coordinate input on map accuracy and completeness
• Support development of NOAA Fisheries-specific decision logic and template content requirements
• Coordinate NOAA Fisheries co-signature on the ESA Section 7 Compliance Validation Checklist
• Facilitate NOAA Fisheries partner office participation in pilot consultation workflows
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Peraton team and NOAA Fisheries

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associates degree

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Peraton seeks a Business Analyst with deep NOAA Fisheries data systems expertise to serve as the dedicated NOAA Fisheries liaison on a federal data integration program. You will ensure NOAA Fisheries requirements are captured, data systems are documented, and all approvals are obtained throughout the project.

Remote work is supported; you will coordinate with NOAA SMEs, contribute to schema harmonization, and help pilot workflows while ensuring ESA Section 7 compliance.