NOAA Fisheries ESA & Data Integration Analyst

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Work Location: Remote. You will coordinate with NOAA Fisheries SMEs to align on schema, data access, and decision logic, while facilitating cross-agency approvals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience in business analysis or related fields.
• Experience with federal environmental or marine science programs.
• Strong knowledge of ESA Section 7 processes for marine and anadromous species.
• Experience facilitating government stakeholder reviews and obtaining approvals.
• Excellent written communication for 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

Skills

Business analysis

ESA Section 7

Stakeholder management

Written communication

NOAA Fisheries experience

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

CBAP certification

Job description

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

Work Location: Remote. You will coordinate with NOAA Fisheries SMEs to align on schema, data access, and decision logic, while facilitating cross-agency approvals and