Principal Enterprise Schedule Analytics & Operations Research Analyst

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Principal Enterprise Schedule Analytics & Operations Research Analyst to advance NAS program analytics in the BNATCS contract. The role combines schedule analytics, OR, statistical modeling, and enterprise studies to transform large data into actionable recommendations for enterprise execution.

Responsibilities include developing optimized courses of action, what-if analyses, predictive modeling, and executive briefings.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years experience.
• Degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering or related STEM.
• Experience supporting large, complex government, aerospace or defense programs.
• Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise Integrated Master Schedules containing large volumes of activities.
• Assess schedule health using critical path, total float, and other metrics.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and scheduling constraints across programs.
• Develop optimized Courses of Action to improve schedule performance.
• Perform what-if analyses, simulations, and predictive modeling.
• Quantify impacts of proposed schedule changes before implementation.
• Develop recovery strategies and optimal sequencing of work.
• Develop executive dashboards, decision packages, and briefings.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, schedulers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Presentation skills

Executive briefing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Acumen Fuse

Acumen Risk

Safran Risk

Job description

Principal Enterprise Schedule Analytics & Operations Research Analyst

Location: On-site in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's 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 nation's skies safe and connected. We're 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 world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission — you'll define it.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Master's 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.
• Master's 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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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

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