Business Analyst; Hybrid, local to DC​/MD​/VA

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Business Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security. This position will be remote, local to the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, with some onsite at client location for working sessions.

We are looking for an analytical, results‑driven professional to join our team providing effective documentation, tailored toward an executive‑level audience, requirements analysis and elaboration, reporting, and functional support to a team‑building government services and systems with a focus on user‑centered design and agile delivery processes. As a Business Analyst, you will apply your knowledge of technical writing, requirements gathering, and agile processes with a focus on team organization and innovation, to build and enhance existing government platforms.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this team is for you.

• Craft effective, professional, executive level communications to support IT projects and initiatives
• Own the intake process for all documentation/writing tasks from multiple stakeholders, prioritize completion of final products
• Meet with stakeholders to intake requirements and translate to behavior‑driven development user stories
• Reconcile business/technical/user flows and feature requirements
• Leverage communication skills to work with product owners and end‑users to enhance requirements gathering and feedback for Scrum teams
• Complete functional analysis of requirements as needed
• Act as Scrum Master owning appropriate Dev Ops/agile ceremonies in coordination, execution, documentation, and reporting on test activities and functional analysis completed by teams
• Coordinate, execute, document, and report on test activities required to support integration and system interfaces
• Work with development teams and project managers to resolve test defects
• Estimate level of effort based upon tasks and responsibilities specific to tester functions
• Coordinate with other teams to facilitate change‑management activities
• Proficiency with Service Now and Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dynamics to support multiple software products

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field with 2‑5 years (or commensurate experience)
• Experience in JIRA, Confluence, Service Now, Microsoft Power Platform, and Dynamics
• Experience working on a scrum team and in a Scrum environment
• Proficiency in both the technical writing and business analyst aspects of the position
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Proven ability to work in a team‑oriented environment
• Experience supporting government agencies, specifically DHS
• Experience planning, implementing, and executing software testing processes

Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS clearance

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

* Available to full‑time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.