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Senior Quality Assurance / Mission Assurance Process Analyst

Peraton

Herndon, VAFull-time$135–216K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–216K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, required

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Senior Quality Assurance / Mission Assurance Process Analyst to support FAA air traffic control systems. The analyst ensures processes and deliverables meet defined quality standards while working with engineers, developers, and program managers. The role is 100% on-site, primarily in Herndon, Virginia, and supports mission-critical aviation programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality Frameworks, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredDocumentation Skills, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredCommunication, requiredCollaboration, requiredRoot Cause Analysis, requiredSystem Development Life Cycle, requiredAgile, requiredScrum, requiredISO 9001:2015, nice to haveFAA Systems, nice to haveSupplier Assessment, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredPublic Trust Clearance Eligibility, requiredBachelor's+12, Master's+10, Associate's+14, or HS+16 Years, requiredISO 9001:2015 Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance / Mission Assurance Process Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidates will be responsible for ensuring that processes and deliverables for mission-critical FAA systems meet defined quality standards. This position works closely with engineers, developers, and program managers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

Work Location:

  • This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA.

In this position, you will:

  • Understand, establish and maintain requirements traceability across program teams.

  • Assess and monitor supplier quality.

  • Assist program teams with identifying and implementing corrective actions.

  • Support program team risk assessments.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on the ISO 9001 standard and contractual requirements.

  • Evaluate CDRL quality

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required

  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience

  • Strong knowledge of quality frameworks and best practices.

  • Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Experience with root cause analysis techniques.

  • Knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ISO 9001:2015 experience and or requirements certification

  • Experience supporting FAA or aviation-related systems.

  • Experience assessing suppliers for contractual compliance, reliability, and quality.

#BNATC

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,850 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–216K/yr
  • Virginia median$83–130K/yr72 salary ranges
  • US median$89–143K/yr2,168 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $176K, is 60% above the Virginia median midpoint ($110K) — in the top quarter of Quality Assurance salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 127 open Quality Assurance jobs in Virginia and 4,850 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,724 postings).
Education
1,662 of the 4,850 open Quality Assurance jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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