Business Analyst

Forge is seeking a Business Analyst to support cross-functional teams operating in a secure, cloud-based modernization environment for a DoW customer. This role will develop requirements alongside Operational Community and Development team members in support of ongoing software development.

• Work with the Operational Community, Development product team and other stakeholders to define and document requirements as User Stories for an Agile development team
• Analyze existing business processes and documentation and identify opportunities to improve business processes utilizing the technology
• Assist in managing the Agile Team backlog, working with the customer to prioritize and further develop user stories and tasks for the team to develop
• Communicate updates and changes to requirements to program leadership
• Track progress on development against major milestones for development
• Create and document designs to describe system modules that require modification and new builds based on the requirements
• Work with developers and SMEs to verify the requirements and design
• Develop, modify, test, document, deploy, and monitor applications and databases based on the design document
• Provide support to Scrum team operations
• Prepare reports and deliverables

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

• US Citizen
• Previous professional experience supporting the U.S. Federal Government, either as a federal employee or contractor, is required
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development and/or technology modernization
• Bachelor's degree, OR 4 additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Excellent facilitation, written communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience with Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Experience using collaboration tools in the workplace to develop new work products efficiently
• Experience working within Agile Development Teams
• Active Tier 2 background investigation or higher, completed or favorably adjudicated within the previous 18 months.

• Experience developing requirements based on a variety of inputs including Enterprise Architecture (EA) viewpoints and other process documents
• Experience eliciting requirements from a team comprised of a variety of stakeholders
• Experience with Appian
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• SAFe Foundational Certification or higher
• Familiarity with Database development principles (Structured Query Language - SQL)
• Familiarity with API development principles
• Knowledge of Federal Requirements and standards associated with software development
• Experience working within DoW

Full-time

DMV/NCR preferred

$95,000 - $120,000 per year

Project Specialist

• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking
  - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or…