Senior Risk Data Analyst Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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.

Peraton is looking for a Risk Data Analyst to join our team and help drive smarter, safer decision-making across one of the FAA's most complex programs. In this role, you'll track, analyze, and communicate risks and opportunities that impact thousands of sites, multiple technical domains, and critical national infrastructure-directly influencing how America's skies remain safe and efficient.

Work Location:

• This position is required to be on-site located in Herndon, VA

In this position, you will:

• Maintain and update the Program Risk.

• Manage the risk register, dashboards, heat maps, trend analysis, and monthly reporting.

• Facilitate risk workshops and planning reviews with Integrated Product Teams.

• Coordinate with engineering, safety, quality, and field teams to identify and mitigate risks early.

• Track opportunities for schedule accelerators, process improvements, and value-add solutions.

• Integrate risk data into performance reviews and deliverables.

• Ensure proactive, embedded risk management across all regions and technical domains.

Why This Role Matters

The National Airspace System serves millions of passengers daily and is vital to the U.S. economy and security. Even small oversights in risk management can ripple across the entire airspace. In this role you will align risk management with expectations and industry standards, ensuring world-class program performance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to start
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years' related experience or Masters degree and 10 years experience or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience
• Experience in infrastructure, defense, or large-scale program environments.
• Expertise in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and opportunity management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with enterprise-level risk management platforms and integration with scheduling, engineering, QA, and cost functions.
• Strong ability to leverage data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and statistical techniques for trend analysis and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PMI-RMP.

• Familiarity with FAA processes, ISO 31000, or MIL-STD-882E standards a plus.

• Experience working with large-scale or equivalent programs is strongly preferred.

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Peraton Overview

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME