Business Analyst; DoL

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon is a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we pride ourselves on a diverse, employee and family‑centric approach.

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (Appian) for a full‑time, remote position supporting the Department of Labor (DoL). The role requires leadership responsibilities in a supportive team environment focused on client success.

• Review user stories in backlog; gain a solid understanding of the required changes.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to understand user stories and updates needed.
• Document acceptance criteria for user stories and bug tickets.
• Help developers understand the user stories and acceptance criteria, and lead discussions of new functionality.
• Test user stories and ensure that testing is appropriately documented, with evidence recorded.
• Serve as scrum master / lead daily scrums.
• Develop an agenda for backlog grooming sessions and obtain concurrence with Product Owners.
• Lead backlog grooming sessions with Product Owners.
• Lead demo day and introduce stories to the Product Owners.
• Train stakeholders on new functionality.
• Document business processes and changes.

• Provide detailed, comprehensive, testable, and traceable process components in several formats, including Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Data Requirements, System Software Specifications, and Use Cases.
• Provide business process and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation support.
• Translate business process needs into technical requirements, provide change management and training support.
• Communicate organizational and strategic planning for both technical and functional environments.
• Five (5) years of current experience (including educational) in business process and system analysis, design, improvement, implementation, change management, and training support.
• UI/UX experience with software applications is desired.
• Experience in Agile and JIRA is required.
• Scrum master certification is nice to have.
• Any testing‑related certification is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as software engineering, information systems, computer science, business, or related field.

The pay range for this position is: $100,000–$120,000. Final pay is determined by relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, as well as contractual provisions.

Horizon is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. The role is remote, but occasional travel may be required.

Horizon works at the forefront of new Appian features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) program with 100% vesting from day one and an employer match after 90 days.
• Educational Assistance program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Dynamic and passionate multi‑disciplinary team of creative minds.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.