Business Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and data requirements for CMM data products and analytics.

• Create and maintain Source-to-Target Mappings, workflows, and documentation of data requirements.

• Lead stakeholder workshops, working sessions, and governance meetings.

• Record decisions and action items from meetings.

• Convert statutory, operational, and reporting needs into user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Assist in coordinating data governance and ensuring alignment with standards, policies, and stewardship decisions.

• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to validate data models, transformations, and reporting logic.

• Integrate data classification, security, and access control considerations into requirements.

• Aid in test planning, validation of results, and user acceptance testing.

• Generate and maintain Agile artifacts, such as backlogs, user stories, and traceability matrices.

• Contribute to the ingestion of the metadata catalog by defining business definitions and data attributes.

• Assist with training, documentation, and communication for users of CMM data products.

• Maintain documentation that is audit-ready, version-controlled, and compliant with SOW requirements.

• Function within an Agile federal delivery environment supporting multiple scrum teams.

• Work in partnership with business owners, data engineers, architects, and governance teams.

• Ensure the accuracy of requirements, traceability, documentation quality, and timely deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• MA/MS degree with 5+ years or BS/BA degree with 7+ years of general experience in information systems, including 5+ years of specialized experience.

• Experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Proficiency in assisting with testing, writing acceptance criteria, and validating test case results.

• Proven track record of producing current requirements, sizing user stories, and eliminating roadblocks prior to sprint commencement.

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise IT or data programs.

• Experience in supporting cloud data platforms, analytics, or data initiatives.

• Strong skills in requirements management, data analysis, and documentation.

• Experience working in federal or regulated environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.

• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in supporting federal judiciary or justice-related programs.

• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality practices.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or AWS S3/Redshift/QuickSight.

• Experience in supporting statutory or compliance-driven reporting.

• Experience in mentoring or acting as a lead analyst.

• Proficiency in SQL for read-only analysis.

• Familiarity with STTM and data mapping tools.

• Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight.

• Extensive experience with Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation purposes.

• Familiarity with the architecture of cloud-based data platforms, including data lakes, lakehouses, or data warehouses.

• Knowledge of data engineering, integration, migration, archiving, disaster recovery, and related tools and services.

• Preferred certifications include CBAP or CCBA, PMI-PBA, or SAFe Agilist.

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to engage with high-level customer stakeholders and establish customer relationships.

• Experience in identifying and implementing industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for medical plans, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Various dental plan options available.

• Vision plan options offered.

• 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contributions, along with company matching.

• Flexible workweeks where feasible.

• Vacation, sick, and personal time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Paid jury duty leave.

• Typically, 15 days of paid leave per calendar year.

• An additional 10 paid holidays each year.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Opportunity for remote work.