NEXCOM Business Process Analyst Journeymen

Program Overview

About The Role

Shape the Future of America’s Skies with Peraton

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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected.

We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it.

NEXCOM Business Process Analyst Journeyman

Location: Herndon, VA or Bowie, MD

Peraton is looking for Business Process Analyst Journeymen who will be regionally assigned to support the Tech Services Group (TS) for Air/Ground radio communications project (NEXCOM). They will be responsible for studying, mapping, and optimizing organizational scheduling processes. This role serves as a critical bridge between operational staff and management, ensuring scheduling workflows support efficient project execution and resource utilization.

The analyst will leverage data analysis, scheduling tools, and process improvement techniques to enhance scheduling efficiency, improve resource allocation, reduce operational bottlenecks, and streamline workflow coordination across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, document, and evaluate existing scheduling processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize organizational scheduling workflows that support operational and project execution requirements.
• Collaborate with operational staff, project teams, and leadership to align scheduling practices with program goals and resource availability.
• Utilize scheduling tools and project management software to monitor project timelines, resource assignments, and workload distribution.
• Analyze project and scheduling data to improve resource allocation and reduce scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, scheduling standards, and workflow diagrams.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling efficiency, resource utilization, and project timelines.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and support program objectives.
• Support management with reporting, data analysis, and decision-making tools related to project scheduling and operational performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust
• Experience analyzing and improving business or operational processes, particularly related to project scheduling or resource management.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 .
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking.
• Experience working with ERP systems or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate operational needs into process improvements and scheduling solutions.
• Experience developing reports and maintaining documentation for operational metrics and KPIs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively between operational teams and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale technical programs or government programs.
• Familiarity with scheduling coordination across multiple teams or regions.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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