Business Analyst / Functional Tester

Kentro

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring a Business Analyst / Functional Tester with an active security clearance to support the development and validation of mission-critical systems for U.S. government customers. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams by gathering requirements, documenting business processes, and ensuring delivered software meets functional and operational needs.The ideal candidate has experience in requirements analysis, system validation, and functional testing within Agile environments, and is comfortable working with both government stakeholders and technical development teams. Location: Onsite in Charlottesville, VA

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst
Proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation in support of government or IC programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability serving as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Experience translating business needs into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
Experience supporting the design of mockups, wireframes, and process flow diagrams
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience working on government contracts
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Agile certified

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements from government stakeholders.
Translate mission and operational needs into clear user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Develop and execute functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system capabilities.
Perform manual functional testing, regression testing, and system validation to ensure applications meet requirements.
Identify, document, and track software defects and issues using issue tracking tools.
Collaborate closely with developers, QA teams, product owners, and mission stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist stakeholders in validating system functionality.
Document business processes, workflows, and system behavior.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Ensure solutions align with government mission requirements, security standards, and operational workflows.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard.
Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day.
We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events.
We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.