Business Analyst

About the role

CGS is looking for experienced business analysts to work with a large federal agency. The role involves partnering with internal business owners and external partners to understand new business opportunities and define functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders
• Document and analyze business and functional requirements so that they may be accurately translated into process maps and technical system requirements
• Create comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards, to include but not limited to basic system architectural diagrams/wireframes, concepts of operations, monthly status reports
• Create high-level briefings and communications materials for customers, management, and executive stakeholders
• Work with the government and team members to identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for service delivery improvement and new technology implementation
• Evaluate program materials and develop innovative approaches for improvement
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
• Develop and implement a deep understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian products and services (Teams, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence) to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content
• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various team members to understand project requirements
• Develop content in various media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
• Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues
• Manage client interaction and expectations regarding team efforts
• Identify and coordinate cross-team dependencies and collaboration
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, develop and deepen long-lasting client relationships

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, or engineering)
• Must be able to successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain required Government Security clearance
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, and/or design of information systems programs and related business processes
• Experience working with phase-based and Agile delivery methods
• Experience with Jira or other Agile tools
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users
• Must be able to work well both in a team environment and independently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with government projects and policy/procedures teams
• Demonstrates ability to interact comfortably with Senior Leadership and/or Government Executives and staff on a day-to-day basis
• Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies
• Experience tracking and reporting project or program delivery progress and budget execution
• Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Project Management, Agile, and/or Cyber Certifications (PMP / ACP / CSM / SAFe / CISM)

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, or engineering)
• Must be able to successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain required Government Security clearance
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, and/or design of information systems programs and related business processes
• Experience working with phase-based and Agile delivery methods
• Experience with Jira or other Agile tools
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users
• Must be able to work well both in a team environment and independently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with government projects and policy/procedures teams
• Demonstrates ability to interact comfortably with Senior Leadership and/or Government Executives and staff on a day-to-day basis
• Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies
• Experience tracking and reporting project or program delivery progress and budget execution
• Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Project Management, Agile, and/or Cyber Certifications (PMP / ACP / CSM / SAFe / CISM)

Skills

• Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed
• Document and analyze business and functional requirements
• Create comprehensive documentation
• Create high-level briefings and communications materials
• Evaluate program materials and develop innovative approaches
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts
• Develop and implement a deep understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian products and services
• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content
• Develop content in various media forms
• Perform risk management
• Manage client interaction and expectations
• Identify and coordinate cross-team dependencies and collaboration
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction

Benefits

Contact Government Services (CGS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is full-time.

Contact

To apply, email: info@cgsfederal.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.