Business Analyst II (JSF)

American Systems•Arlington, VA

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring a Business Analyst II to support a large enterprise effort in a complex environment involving domestic and international infrastructures and data centers. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, and contributes to implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency and support federal contract objectives. The position also supports project testing, stakeholder communications, project reporting, training documentation, and compliance with federal regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
At least 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in federal contracting or a large enterprise environment.
Familiarity with business analysis methodologies and tools, such as PowerBI and Power Query.
Understanding of the DOD acquisition lifecycle and milestone requirements.
Experience with requirements management tools, such as Helix and Confluence.
Basic knowledge of data modeling and process mapping techniques.
Familiarity with database concepts and data analysis, such as SQL and Excel.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
Ability to manage complex data sets, such as budget forecasting, travel administration, asset procurement, policy tracking, and network management.

Responsibilities

Assist with stakeholder requirements-gathering sessions to identify and document business needs and objectives.
Analyze and map business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
Contribute to business requirements documentation (BRD) and functional specifications for project initiatives.
Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to align business needs with technical solutions.
Support execution of test plans to validate the functionality and performance of implemented solutions.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to support understanding of and alignment with proposed changes.
Assist in preparing project status reports, risk assessments, and impact analyses.
Participate in creating training materials and user documentation for system implementations.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices and recommend enhancements.
Ensure adherence to federal regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.