Senior Software Engineer-Decision Logic & Regulatory Workflow Peraton $80,000 - $128,000 United States, Virginia, Herndon Sep 16, 2026 Senior Software Engineer-Decision Logic & Regulatory Workflow

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ID 2026-170589

Position Category Information Technology Clearance Public Trust Responsibilities Peraton's Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have identified a critical gap in the federal government's ability to conduct comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) research. While FWS operates an authoritative web-based platform for managing data for terrestrial and freshwater species, it does not currently include NMFS marine and anadromous species data forcing agencies to rely on separate, manual processes. This program closes that gap by integrating marine and anadromous species data into the existing FWS platform, creating a single, unified experience for all ESA-listed species. Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of decision logic engine updates and consultation package builder enhancements for a federal environmental platform. You will implement complex regulatory routing logic and species-specific consultation workflows that directly support ESA Section 7 compliance. This is a fully remote position supporting a 12-month period of performance with potential for follow-on work and possible placement in other programs across Peraton at the conclusion of the program.

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Remote Day To Day Roles and Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of decision logic engine updates for new species types and Endangered Species Act - Section 7 regulatory logic

Implement correct species list generation logic for multiple consultation types including marine-only, anadromous, and joint agency consultations

Develop agency routing logic to correctly route consultations to the appropriate regulatory agency based on species and project location

Incorporate agency-specific content requirements into biological assessment templates within the consultation package builder

Validate end-to-end decision logic and template functionality in the non-production environment

Support pilot consultation workflow execution, resolving logic defects identified during testing

Incorporate live consultation feedback from production into decision logic revisions and consultation package builder updates

Contribute to the Consultation Logic Alignment Memorandum, documenting the technical implementation of joint agency consultation logic, species routing rules, and template content requirements for formal government review

Deliver Updated DKeys and Consultation Package Builder Assets, incorporating all approved logic changes, template updates, and agency-specific content requirements and submitting finalized assets for government acceptance

Submit finalized logic updates to the government for review and acceptance

Enforce code review requirements prior to all deployments; maintain all code in the version-controlled repository Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree and 8 years professional experience or a Masters degree and 6 years professional experience or an Associates degree and 10 years professional experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years' professional experience.

U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Extensive experience with software development with a focus on federal application development

Experience developing complex business rules engines, decision logic systems, or regulatory workflow applications

Proficiency in Java, Python, or equivalent backend development languages

Experience with

REST API

integration for connecting decision logic engines to cloud data platforms and front-end consultation workflows

Experience with federal software development standards including code review, version control, and peer review requirements

Experience producing formal technical documentation or compliance memoranda for government review and acceptance

Familiarity with federal compliance requirements (Section 508, Fed

RAMP, FISMA

) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture or a related technical field is strongly preferred

TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, or cloud data lakehouse architecture on AWS

Familiarity with

DOI, FWS, NOAA

Fisheries, or other natural resource agency IT environments

Experience with ESA Section 7 compliance or environmental regulatory systems

Active Public Trust Clearance 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 $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

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Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.