Sr. Business Analyst in Washington, Washington DC

Senior-Level Business Analyst

Step into a senior-level Business Analyst role supporting a high-impact environment where strong communication, agile collaboration, and structured problem-solving are essential. This onsite opportunity in the greater Washington, D.C. area offers the chance to contribute to meaningful work across business analysis, project coordination, and Scrum support.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clarify, and document business and user requirements for technical initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support project delivery
• Lead or facilitate Agile ceremonies and contribute to Scrum team effectiveness
• Create and maintain project and system documentation, including process flows, user stories, and use cases
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements
• Support project management activities using established methodologies and tools
• Work with teams to track progress, manage documentation, and support delivery timelines
• Use collaboration tools and office applications to communicate updates and maintain records

Skills

• 10+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, Scrum, or a related senior-level role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience gathering requirements and documenting business processes
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum team practices
• Ability to support both Agile and traditional project management approaches
• Familiarity with SQL and basic database concepts
• Experience using requirements management tools such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Comfort using Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools
• Ability to maintain clear, organized project documentation
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work onsite within a 50-mile radius of the Board offices in the greater DC metro area

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting cloud-related development efforts
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power BI and Power Automate
• Experience with version control or documentation management tools such as Git or Share Point
• Background in stakeholder management techniques and tools
• Background in business process improvement or complex technical environments

Horizontal Talent is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive hiring experience where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and encouraged. We believe equitable access and belonging strengthen teams and help create better outcomes for everyone. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.