Senior Business Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee activities related to the modernization of IT systems 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 assigned workstreams, ensuring that scope, priorities, and deliverables are aligned.

• Ensure effective and consistent communication between project teams and client stakeholders.

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

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with stakeholders for gathering, validating, and refining requirements.

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

• Craft user stories and ensure readiness of requirements prior to sprint planning.

• Utilize business process and system analysis techniques to enhance operational effectiveness and meet future business requirements.

• Lead the creation of project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, data flow diagrams, test scenarios, requirements traceability matrices, wireframes, user stories, and use case documentation.

• Deliver presentations and communicate solution capabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Work with developers and technical teams on issue resolution, enhancement planning, and implementation activities.

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

• Generate and deliver executive-level reports and presentations.

• Assist with issue, risk, dependency, and change management activities.

• Foster client and team relationships while addressing project challenges.

• Contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment.

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

• Continuously pursue opportunities for personal and professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States with the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

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

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

• General knowledge of web-based applications and contemporary technologies.

• Proficient with 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 experience in coordinating and communicating across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.

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

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

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

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

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

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

• Customer-service oriented mindset with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.

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

• Capability 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.

• Familiarity with requirements management and collaboration tools.

• Experience in creating, managing, and maintaining knowledge repositories and project documentation.

• Proficient with Appian, Jira, or similar low-code and Agile delivery platforms.

• Background in supporting government, public sector, or large enterprise technology modernization initiatives.

• Experience with financial, procurement, acquisition, operational, or planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) business processes.

• Skills in analyzing data and transactions to assist with defect investigation, root cause analysis, and solution development.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.

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

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.

• Student Loan PayDown program.

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach activities.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.

• Flexible benefits package.

• Flexible work arrangements supported by remote location options.