Business Analyst

Job ID: 2026_10_BA_E Role/Title: Business Analyst Priority: High – Immediate Hire Hybrid Opportunity - Must be local to the DC/VA/ND area and available to work onsite when needed. Clearance Requirement: Public Trust Clearance - Due to federal clearance requirements for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible. Candidates with visa sponsorship —now or in the future—are not eligible for this clearance. About ICatalyst iCatalyst, Inc. is a next-generation technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Since 2007, we have partnered with federal and commercial clients to deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, digital transformation, and business outcomes. Our solutions are built on a foundation of agility, security, and scalability, guided by our CMMI ML 3 Services and Software Development framework and backed by globally recognized certifications in ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security). Core Capabilities We specialize in AI-Driven Digital Transformation, Cloud and Infrastructure Modernization, Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics, Enterprise IT Modernization and Mission-Focused Program and Change Management. Why Join iCatalyst? At iCatalyst, our people are at the center of everything we do. Award-winning culture of innovation and a friendly workplaceWork on cutting-edge AI and digital transformation projectsBe part of a mission-driven teamGrow your career in a stable, certified, high-performing organizationComprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay Role Overview We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our growing team in support of our federal program. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, interviews, and working sessions with program offices, to understand business problems, elicit needs, and document success criteriaContribute to roadmaps and implementation plans for AI-enabled capabilities by documenting business needs, dependencies, expected outcomes, and measures of valueFacilitate working sessions with program offices to translate business needs into clear, actionable, and measurable requirementsEnsure requirements traceability to strategic objectives and measurable business outcomesIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases based on business impact, feasibility, and data readinessFacilitate cross-functional discussions to align problem definitions, priorities, requirements, and success measuresAnalyze, refine, and document business and system requirements, including functional needs, data sources, process flows, and cross-system integration requirementsFacilitate collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure shared understanding of priorities, solution approaches, dependencies, risks, and implementation objectivesSupport initiatives from problem definition through implementation by maintaining continuity across requirements, development, testing, and deployment activitiesSupport development and maintenance of work plans, schedules, estimates, status reports, action items, and other project documentationDefine and track success metrics tied to business outcomes (not just delivery milestones)Identify, document, monitor, and escalate project risks, issues, decisions, and dependenciesEnsure adherence to best practices, quality standards and reviews of project deliverablesProvide business analysis support to project teams and seek guidance on complex technical or programmatic issues as neededProvide support and expertise in assigned domainCollaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutionsEnsure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standardsSupport continuous improvement and innovation initiativesSpecial projects as needed Required Skills Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall project environments.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Strong planning, organization, and project coordination capabilities.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.Adaptable, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skills Experience & Qualifications 5–8 years of relevant business analysis, requirements, or project coordination experience; experience supporting a federal customer preferredExperience with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 applicationsExperience supporting federal IT projects or technology modernization initiatives preferredExperience supporting multiple projects.Experience working with enterprise security and cloud frameworks.Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environmentsExperience supporting federal programs preferred Education Position requires a BS/BA degree in business, information systems, a STEM discipline, or a related field, with 5–8 years of relevant experience; equivalent experience may be consideredCAPM, CSM, SAFe, ECBA, CCBA, or comparable business analysis or Agile certification preferred Work Location and Schedule McLean, VA/Washington D.C./HybridMonday – Friday 8AM – 5:30PM ESTWork schedules and arrangements (remote/hybrid) may be adjusted based on client and program needs Employment Type Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) Customer / Contract Federal Agency Compensation The likely salary range or Hourly rate for this position is $80,000-$120,000. Salary range reflects our commitment to pay equity and transparency. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, certifications, labor qualifications, geographic location and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Clearance Requirements U.S. Citizenship requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust ClearanceAbility to successfully pass a federal background checkEmployment is subject to verification of eligibility to work in the United States As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete a background verification process that may leverage artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. Travel Minimal or no travel anticipated Total Rewards And Benefits We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, a dental plan option, a vision plan, and a 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, iCatalyst offers employees a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, insurance are provided or available. In addition, we offer our full-time employees the following benefits subject to eligibility and iCatalyst policies. Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employeesTransportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)Annual Wellness BenefitSocial and Community giveback Additional Information iCatalyst, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristicsCandidates will be required to adhere to client-specific compliance requirements and sign NDAsiCatalyst reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, or requirements as business needs evolve Next Step Explore a career at iCatalyst and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. Apply today to be part of a team shaping the future of technology and innovation. For More Information, Please Visit iCatalyst Careers Page iCatalyst Website #hc268310