Business Systems Analyst (Winchester, VA)
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Agile Business Analyst / Agile Delivery Specialist to support the US federal government in making the nation stronger and safer, and improving life for people. This role involves hands-on experience in SAFe Agile methodologies and a strong background using Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira for project tracking, backlog management, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in process improvement, and an ability to work effectively within evolving priorities and fast-paced Agile environments. Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture, is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a collaborative and caring community where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience using Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira to support Agile project tracking, backlog management, and workflow coordination
- Hands-on experience working within SAFe Agile methodologies, including facilitation of Agile ceremonies and support for sprint planning and release activities
- Strong capability in gathering, synthesizing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to inform business decisions
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, and technical or functional requirements
- Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements and translate them into actionable user stories or specifications
- Strong documentation skills, including creating process flows, user stories, business rules, and business cases
- Bachelor’s degree and active Top Secret clearance required
- Proficiency with SAFe Agile practices, Azure DevOps Server, and Jira
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, document, and analyze business and functional requirements
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure alignment with SAFe Agile practices
- Utilize Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira for backlog management, project tracking, workflow coordination, and reporting
- Translate business needs into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that enhance workflow efficiency and user experience
- Support release coordination, sprint planning, and requirements traceability
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision‑making
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback, validate requirements, and drive stakeholder alignment
- Assist with testing activities, including validating requirements and assessing solution quality
- Develop documentation such as process flows, user stories, business rules, and business cases
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
