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Peraton · 2 months ago

Supply Chain Analytics, Lead Associate

US-DC-Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a national security company that partners with the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. The Supply Chain Analytics, Lead Associate will focus on supplier performance oversight, analytics, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and driving program success through actionable insights.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Supplier performance managementData analytics toolsFAR/FAA AMS complianceSupplier qualityProcurement supportCost modelingContinuous improvementRoot-cause analysisRisk assessmentCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

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

Strong 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

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