Business Analyst

About the Role

B&A is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support a federal government client in the implementation, modernization, integration, and optimization of enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM), HR technology, and business process solutions. This role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Human Resources personnel, product owners, software developers, system administrators, and project leadership to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions. The successful candidate will lead requirements management, business process reengineering, data analysis, system testing, workflow automation, and Agile delivery initiatives supporting mission-critical HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements for enterprise applications.
• Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications, process workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Create and maintain:
  • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
  • Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS)
  • User Stories and Epics
  • Use Cases
  • Process and Data Flow Diagrams
  • Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
• Conduct gap analyses and support solution design activities.
• Partner directly with Java development teams to define and clarify business and technical requirements.
• Support applications developed using:
  • Java/J2EE
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring MVC
  • Hibernate/JPA
  • RESTful Web Services
  • Microservices Architecture
• Participate in technical design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Analyze application workflows, business rules, APIs, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with developers to identify technical solutions that align with mission requirements.
• Review and refine technical user stories to ensure readiness for development.
• Document and analyze system-to-system integration requirements.
• Support API design discussions involving REST and SOAP services.
• Work with development teams to define interface specifications, data mappings, and integration requirements.
• Assist in validating integrations between enterprise systems and external platforms.
• Support data exchange and interoperability requirements.
• Perform SQL querying and data validation activities.
• Analyze application data models, business rules, and database relationships.
• Support database testing and data reconciliation efforts.
• Validate application functionality through back-end database analysis.
• Work with developers and DBAs to troubleshoot data-related issues.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Daily Standups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Manage requirements and project artifacts using Jira and Confluence.
• Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize development backlogs.
• Support release planning and feature prioritization activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Analyst, or related role.
• Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting federal government programs.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Familiarity with SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with Agile tools and frameworks.
• CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications.

Security Clearance

Active CBP clearance required.

Benefits

• Three robust individual and family medical plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications.
• Pet insurance benefits.
• Commuter transit benefits.
• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
• Employee engagement, wellness, and assistance programs:
  • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
  • Formal mentorship program.
  • Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.
  • Brand Ambassador program.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more.
  • Monthly teambuilding events.
  • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.