Business Systems Analysis, Associate

Peraton is a national security company and enterprise IT provider delivering mission-focused solutions and technologies to government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. The entry-level Business Systems Analyst will support business workflow analysis, requirements documentation, system testing, communication between business and technical teams, and user support during system rollouts.

Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Assist in gathering business needs by participating in stakeholder meetings. Help document clear user stories, basic use cases, and initial process flow diagrams under the guidance of senior analysts
• Process Analysis Support: Help review existing business workflows and systems to identify minor inefficiencies and document opportunities for improvement
• Team Liaison: Act as a reliable communication bridge between business users and the technical development team, ensuring action items and questions are tracked and resolved
• System Testing & QA: Participate in the testing of systems, updates, and features. Execute test cases to verify the final deliverables meet the defined requirements
• User Support & Training: Help create simple user guides, documentation, and assist in providing basic troubleshooting support to end-users during new system rollouts

Requirements:

• 0–2 years with BS/BA; 4 years of experience in a business analysis, technical support, or project coordination role with a HS Diploma/equivalent
• A strong academic foundation or internship experience in information systems, business, or a related field is highly valued
• Foundational experience or a strong understanding of how to test software features, run basic test cases, and verify that a system works as intended
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles and familiarity with standard methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Strong aptitude for collecting, organizing, and summarizing information with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and present information clearly
• A proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn new tools, technologies, and business domains
• US Citizen and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Basic familiarity or exposure to project collaboration and requirements tracking tools like Jira and Confluence