Senior Business Analyst

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. Accenture Federal Services helps the U.S. federal government strengthen national security, public safety, and mission success through innovative technology and ingenuity. 13,000+ employees work together on defense, security, civilian, and health projects to make the nation safer and life better for people.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic application migration team. In this role you will be the bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that the migration process aligns with organizational objectives and delivers value. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, you will analyze current business processes, define future states, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful migration of applications to modern hosting environments.

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational structures, processes, and systems; assess current business models and their integration with technology to identify improvement opportunities during application migration.
• Design and document optimized business processes that align with the new hosting environment; collaborate with technical teams to ensure system designs meet business requirements.
• Create process maps, workflows, and documentation to illustrate current and future states; define desired future states of applications post‑migration, including process improvements and system enhancements.
• Assess proposed technical solutions against business requirements and conduct cost‑benefit analyses; develop and execute UAT plans and test cases, documenting results and adjustments.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience:
  
  5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on application migration or similar initiatives.
• Certifications:
  
  Preferred certifications include SAFe Agilist, CBAP, or other Agile certifications.

• Expertise in process mapping, workflow creation, and business process optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly within a SAFe Agile framework.
• Proficiency in developing detailed documentation, specifications, and test plans.
• Ability to perform cost‑benefit analyses and assess the impact of technical solutions on business operations.

• US Citizens only (no dual citizenship).
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position in St. Louis, MO. Candidates must be local or willing to travel to St. Louis Monday‑Friday weekly.

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $126,700—$166,300 USD.

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