Business Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Analyst based in the United States.

This is a fully remote opportunity to support business process analysis, software testing, and operational improvement within a federal <environment.You> will work closely with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to turn business needs into clear, actionable requirements.The role combines business analysis with hands-on quality assurance, including functional, regression, data validation, usability, and accessibility <testing.You> will help ensure technology solutions meet mission objectives, business expectations, and clearly defined acceptance criteria.The position also offers exposure to cloud modernization, Agile delivery, DevSecOps practices, and process automation <initiatives.You> will operate in a collaborative environment where strong communication, structured problem-solving, and high-quality documentation are essential.This role is well suited to an analytical professional who enjoys connecting business needs with technology and driving measurable improvements.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather, analyze, refine, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs and epics into features, user stories, business rules, and clear, testable acceptance criteria.
• Ensure requirements and solutions remain aligned with mission objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures to verify solution quality.
• Perform functional, regression, data validation, usability, and accessibility (Section 508) testing across applications and data systems.
• Validate implemented functionality against acceptance criteria and business requirements before production release.
• Identify, document, track, and support the resolution of defects and issues in collaboration with development teams and stakeholders.
• Support User Acceptance Testing activities, including stakeholder coordination, documentation of results, and issue tracking through resolution.
• Analyze current-state processes and workflows to identify opportunities for automation, operational improvement, and increased efficiency.
• Support testing and validation activities associated with cloud migration and application or data modernization initiatives.
• Develop high-quality documentation, including process flows, requirements, test artifacts, gap analyses, and recommendations.
• Communicate testing results, requirements, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of total professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting business analysis, software testing, and quality assurance activities in a federal environment.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Proven experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, validation procedures, and defect-tracking activities.
• Experience working with Agile software development teams and applying Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Azure DevOps, or comparable Agile lifecycle and project management platforms.
• Experience conducting functional, regression, data validation, usability, and accessibility testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to present clear recommendations based on analysis and testing results.
• Experience supporting cloud-based application or data modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is preferred.
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Experience documenting current-state and future-state workflows and conducting gap analyses is valued.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD practices is a plus.
• Experience working with federal government technology programs is highly relevant to the role.

Benefits

• Estimated annual salary range of $85,093–$92,000, depending on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.
• Fully remote work with no regular travel required.
• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Flexible work-week options designed to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Multiple medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, subject to applicable policies and start date.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance options.
• Additional protection programs, including accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, personal accident, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Internal career mobility support and opportunities for advancement.
• Access to modern technologies and opportunities to develop expertise in cloud, AI, cyber, software, and mission-focused technology.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources.