Business Analyst - R25-003

Career Opportunities with Verite Educational Services

VES is a consulting firm that partners with organizations to design and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to their most pressing challenges so they can focus on their mission. VES is a diverse team of experts who are former teachers and state, district, and school leaders, and collaborates with pre‑K‑12 public, private, and charter schools; colleges and universities; nonprofit and private organizations;

state and local government entities; and federal agencies. VES brings a passion for education and public service and believes in the power of evidence and analysis.

As a business analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze their needs, translating them into clear, actionable requirements that align with business goals.
• Creating comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, process workflows, and use cases, to ensure clear communication between business and technical teams.
• Designing test plans, coordinating testing activities, and validating that the data system meets business requirements and functions as intended.
• Developing training materials and conducting sessions to ensure end‑users understand how to use the data system effectively, fostering smooth adoption.
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and guiding adjustments during development and implementation phases.
• Keeping up to date with the latest trends, best practices, and technologies in design and development.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 5 years of experience as a business analyst.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess business processes and identify opportunities for improvement while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in conveying requirements, ideas, and solutions clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Attention to details and precision in documenting requirements, processes, and test results to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Understanding of data systems and familiarity with data architecture, workflows, and tools to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
• Capacity to manage changing requirements and priorities while maintaining focus on project objectives.
• Experience in engaging with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting user research, testing, and analysis.
• A strong portfolio of design projects that demonstrate your skills and creativity.

• A competitive salary range based on your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
• A supportive and collaborative culture that fosters learning and growth.
• A chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects that make a difference.

Dulles, VA area (on-site work only)

VES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.