Business Process Analyst with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Engineering, integration, and cybersecurity support to design, build, and test enhanced services for the Department of Navy's IT architecture. Offers a wide range of roles, from cybersecurity experts to engineers specializing in systems, networks, software, and data center services. About The Role Peraton is seeking an Advisory-level Business Process Analyst to support mission-critical operations across our national security portfolio onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this senior advisory role, you will lead enterprise and program-level process assessments, develop optimized workflows, and guide transformational improvements that strengthen mission performance and operational efficiency. You will work closely with leadership, technical teams, and functional stakeholders to ensure processes are structured, documented, and executed with discipline in secure environments. Responsibilities * Serve as a senior advisor to program leadership and cross-functional teams on business process strategy, optimization, and integration.
* Lead detailed assessments of current-state processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for modernization.
* Design, implement, and maintain future-state processes, governance models, and standard operating procedures aligned with mission and enterprise requirements.
* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process-mapping sessions with technical, operational, and mission stakeholders.
* Create high-quality process documentation including workflows, BPMN diagrams, process guides, and supporting artifacts.
* Recommend and support adoption of automation tools, digital solutions, and data-driven approaches to improve workflow efficiency.
* Partner with Engineering, Mission Assurance, Program Management, and Operations to ensure processes integrate throughout the full program lifecycle.
* Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, and analysis on process performance and maturity.
* Support organizational change management efforts including communications, stakeholder alignment, and training to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new processes.
* Ensure all processes and documentation meet security, compliance, contractual, and industry framework requirements (ISO, CMMI, Lean/Six Sigma, Peraton standards).
* Apply disciplined process analysis and quality principles within TS/SCI environments, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols.
* Demonstrates experience in consulting with a specialization in business and operational process change.
* Provides process engineering technical support expertise to production activities and plans projects to improve unit operations.
* Analyzes processes and re-engineering alternatives, with an understanding of technical problems and solutions as they relate to the current and future business environment.
* Creates process change by integrating new processes with existing ones and communicating these changes to impacted teams.
* Performs supply chain analyses and develops related recommendations.
* Uses analyses to develop recommended operational improvements, lowering costs and improving customer service.
* Recommends and facilitates quality improvement efforts, such as Six Sigma and ISO 9004.
* Has specialized experience in modeling business processes and requirements (using structured tools and techniques, i.e., use-case scenarios) and integrating them with data and system architectural models and requirements. Qualifications Required Qualifications * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
* Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; 4 additional years relevant experience will be considered in lieu of BS degree.
* 5+ years of experience in business process analysis, process re-engineering, workflow optimization, or enterprise transformation.
* Demonstrated ability to lead advisory-level process improvement initiatives in complex, technical, or mission-focused environments.
* Strong experience with process modeling techniques and tools (BPMN, Visio, Lucidchart, or similar).
* Excellent communication, documentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work effectively in high-security, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.Preferred Qualifications * Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
* Experience supporting government, defense, or intelligence community programs.
* Familiarity with mission assurance, quality systems, program management frameworks, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
* Experience within Peraton's mission-focused programs and process governance structures.
Details 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. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.