Senior Business Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the activities related to program delivery for IT system modernization and the implementation of federal budget and execution processes.

• Engage in the analysis and enhancement of financial and budgetary business processes.

• Act as the primary contact for designated workstreams, ensuring alignment in scope, priorities, and deliverables.

• Ensure effective communication between project teams and client stakeholders.

• Review, analyze, and assess business processes and user requirements, generating necessary documentation, recommendations, and deliverables.

• Lead workshops and working sessions to collect, validate, and refine requirements.

• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and technical teams to translate business needs into development tasks.

• Formulate user stories and confirm that requirements are complete prior to sprint planning.

• Employ business process and system analysis methods to enhance operational efficiency.

• Direct the creation of business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, data flow diagrams, test scenarios, traceability matrices, wireframes, user stories, and use cases.

• Deliver presentations tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Work alongside developers and technical teams to resolve issues, plan enhancements, and implement solutions.

• Utilize project management and Agile best practices to align and fulfill business and technical requirements.

• Produce and present executive-level reports and presentations.

• Assist in managing issues, risks, dependencies, and changes.

• Foster relationships with clients and team members to help address project challenges.

• Offer guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and seek opportunities for professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, with the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Agile software development projects.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Basic understanding of web-based applications and contemporary technologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with process modeling and documentation tools such as Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart, or similar platforms.

• Proven ability to coordinate and communicate across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.

• Experience in supporting system implementation, modernization, digital transformation, or technology platform initiatives.

• Knowledge of system integration concepts, information architecture, governance, and data exchange.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Capability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Customer-service oriented with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies.

• Ability to balance strategic objectives with detailed requirements analysis.

• Adaptable, reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

• General understanding of DevOps principles and software delivery practices.

• Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools.

• Familiarity with creating, managing, and maintaining knowledge repositories and project documentation.

• Experience with Appian, Jira, or similar low-code and Agile delivery platforms is a plus.

• Experience in supporting government, public sector, or large enterprise technology modernization initiatives is a plus.

• Familiarity with financial, procurement, acquisition, operational, or PPBE business processes is a plus.

• Experience in analyzing data and transactions to assist in defect investigation, root cause analysis, and solution development is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

• Flexible benefits package

• Up to 10% travel