Business Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NOAA Fisheries business processes, data systems, and stakeholder engagement.

• Document specific consultation requirements for NOAA Fisheries, which encompass regulatory requirements for marine and anadromous species, Critical Habitat designations, and standards for listing status.

• Gather and document the data system requirements for NOAA Fisheries, including identifying authoritative sources, data access pathways, refresh schedules, and data stewardship contacts.

• Collaborate with NOAA Fisheries SMEs to secure approval on schema harmonization decisions and ensure that all data modifications receive authorization.

• Manage iterative review cycles of range maps with NOAA Fisheries SMEs and coordinate their feedback regarding map accuracy and completeness.

• Assist in developing NOAA Fisheries-specific decision logic and template content requirements.

• Coordinate the co-signature of the ESA Section 7 Compliance Validation Checklist with NOAA Fisheries.

• Facilitate participation from NOAA Fisheries partner offices in pilot consultation workflows.

• Act as the main liaison between the Peraton team and NOAA Fisheries.

• Aid in the integration of NOAA Fisheries marine and anadromous species data into the current FWS platform to create a unified experience for ESA-listed species.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience OR a Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of professional experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 14 years of professional experience.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Proven experience in business analysis or program support within federal environmental or marine science programs.

• Strong knowledge of ESA Section 7 consultation processes relating to marine and anadromous species.

• Experience in facilitating government stakeholder reviews and securing formal approvals.

• Exceptional written communication skills.

• Experience in producing documentation for government audiences.

• Preferably, direct experience in working with or supporting NOAA Fisheries operations or data systems.

• Preferably, direct experience with NOAA Fisheries authoritative data systems or marine species databases.

• Experience in coordinating approvals for multi-agency deliverables is preferred.

• Familiarity with federal data governance standards and OCIO-authorized data pathways is preferred.

• CBAP or equivalent Business Analysis certification is preferred.

• An active Public Trust Clearance is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential eligibility for overtime.

• Potential eligibility for shift differential.

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

• Equal opportunity employment, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.