Supply Chain Analytics, Lead Associate

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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Supply Chain Analytics, Lead Associate with supplier performace experience to support supplier oversight, performance analytics, and continuous improvement activities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role, you will monitor supplier delivery, quality, and compliance metrics, ensuring each partner meets FAA standards and contract requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in supplier performance management, supplier quality, and data analytics, with the ability to turn performance data into actionable insights that drive program success.

In this position, you will:

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Maintain and enhance supplier performance scorecards, ensuring consistent tracking of KPIs.
• Support root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) processes to address underperforming suppliers.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality, and program management teams to evaluate supplier performance trends.
• Analyze on-time delivery (OTD), defect rates, and non-conformance data to improve supply reliability.
• Generate and present supplier performance dashboards and reports for leadership and FAA review.
• Assist with supplier risk assessments and mitigation planning for high-impact suppliers.
• Support performance review meetings, audits, and supplier business reviews.
• Ensure all performance tracking adheres to FAA AMS, FAR/DFARS, and internal quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including data automation and supplier engagement strategies.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA’s modernization and operations success depends on a reliable, high-performing supplier base. As a Supplier Performance Specialist, you ensure that suppliers consistently meet expectations for quality, timeliness, and compliance. Your ability to track trends, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams strengthens the FAA’s ability to maintain safe, efficient, and sustainable supply chains—directly supporting the systems that power the National Airspace System (NAS) and the future of U.S. aviation.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. 
• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or Masters Degree and 3 years’ experience or Associates Degree and 7 years’ experience or a High School Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• Experience in supplier quality, procurement support, or supply chain analytics.
• Stong understanding of supplier performance metrics, quality processes, and delivery management.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) and familiarity with database management.
• Strong understanding of FAR/FAA AMS compliance and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, spend analysis, and supplier risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.

• Experience supporting FAA or federal government supply chain operations.

• Professional certifications such as ASQ CQIA (Certified Quality Improvement Associate), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, or SAP).

• Background in predictive analytics, supplier quality audits, or data automation workflows.

• Experience developing dashboards or performance visualization tools for leadership review.

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