Requirements Analyst - Temp

Requirements Analyst – Temp to Hire Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Requirements Analyst works with internal and external stakeholders to drive requirements from initial discovery through validation and delivery for critical projects. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, identifying capability gaps and mapping opportunities to improve alignment across teams.

Daily responsibilities include gathering, developing, analyzing, and validating technical and project requirements and ensuring they align with the client’s mission needs, priorities and resource availability. This role requires a blend of skills and experience with defining business needs, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, strategy, and project management. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced, collaborative team member who shares our passion for supporting cybersecurity, has an innate curiosity to learn, and the drive to excel with a team of like-minded colleagues in a dynamic environment.

This position will:

• Gather requirements and develop project artifacts such as workflows, use cases, and process updates under senior guidance.
• Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and elevate them as appropriate.
• Conduct stakeholder interactions and engagement activities under the direction of senior guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related work streams.
• Summarize key information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor.
• Collect and organize project data to support analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, translation, and synthesis to inform project decision-points.
• Perform project management tasks, including tracking schedules, maintaining action items, and updating project documentation.
• Prepare clear action-orientated meeting materials that capture key notes, decisions, and follow-up needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business analysis, management, or similar field.
• 5+ years’ experience in information technology, cybersecurity, or business operations within federal, state, or large enterprise environments.
• Expert level experience in requirements management including elicitation, documentation, and traceability to solution implementation, design artifacts, documentation, and tests.
• Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open-minded, flexible and curious in problem-solving approach.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomatic and an excellent listener.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• US citizenship with an ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).

• Prior consulting or program support experience with DHS, CISA, or other federal cybersecurity organizations.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Service Now, and other similar tools.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while maintaining excellent communication with project leadership.

Arlington, VA

10/1/2026

Initially approximately 3 months , possibility for full-time hire beyond initial 3 months

$2,916.67 - $3,958.33 per pay period (annualized equivalent: $70,000 – $95,000)

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total…