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

Position: Business Analyst (Hybrid, local to DC/MD/VA)
United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Hybrid schedule

Information Technology

** 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 towards 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 are a person that thrives working in a fast-paced environment this team is for you.

** Responsibilities*
* + 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

+ Strong ability to 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 the integration and systems 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 will be key to support multiple software products

** Qualifications*
* ** Required Skills and Experience*
* + 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

+ Candidates for this role must be proficient in both the Technical Writing and Business Analyst aspects of this position.

+ Possesses 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

** Preferred Skills and Experience*
* + Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment

+ Experience supporting government agencies, specifically DHS

+ Experience planning, implementing, and executing software testing processes

** Clearance*
* *
* Required:

** Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS clearance

** Posted Salary Range*
* USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

** Company Overview*
* GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

** What You Can Expect*
* ** Interview & Hiring Process*
* If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

+ During the Interview Process

+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

+ Camera must be on

+ A valid photo  be presented during each…