Sr. Business Analyst

About the role

The Sr. Business Analyst will support the development of an AI Lab at the Federal Reserve Board, bridging data scientists and legal teams through agile methods and federal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Elicit business requirements from DCCA staff and leadership
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Manage roadmaps and backlogs in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Direct compliance for AI Lab systems (FISMA documentation, Privacy Impact Assessments, ATO packages)
• Serve as primary liaison to the Board's security, privacy, and compliance offices
• Create test cases, lead user acceptance testing, and coordinate deployments to production
• Create user guides, process documentation, and test plans
• Prepare briefings that translate AI/ML concepts for senior leadership
• Advise the AI Lab Director on portfolio priorities, compliance readiness, and process improvement

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years in business analysis or project management within technology organizations
• Expert Agile knowledge (Scrum, Kanban), including facilitating ceremonies and managing backlogs
• Strong experience with federal IT governance: FISMA, FedRAMP, PIAs, and ATO processes
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications and manage cross-functional delivery
• Working knowledge of SDLC, release management, and QA practices; strong technical writing
• Ability to work independently and direct others

Qualifications

• Expertise in federal compliance such as FISMA, FedRAMP, PIA, or ATO

Skills

• Agile methodologies
• Federal IT governance
• Technical writing
• SDLC, release management, and QA practices

Benefits

The Evans Experience offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Professional Development & Educational Assistance
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans' Contribution and 100% Vesting

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This is a 6-month contract.