IBM Maximo Senior Business Analyst

NiyamIT • Fairfax, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Niyam IT is seeking an experienced Maximo Business Analyst to support work with a federal client. The role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise asset management solutions in a complex environment. The analyst works with business stakeholders, developers, and operations teams to configure, customize, and enhance system functionality; support integrations; troubleshoot issues; and improve performance while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices. The position also involves requirements gathering, solution architecture guidance, upgrade and deployment support, and identifying process automation and continuous-improvement opportunities to maximize the value of the Maximo platform.

Niyam is a U.S. Federal government IT services company founded in 2007. It serves emergency preparedness and response, civilian agency services, and law enforcement and public safety missions. Niyam is CMMI DEV Level 3 accredited, holds ISO certifications and an active CMMC Level 2 certification, and highlights flexible hours, remote work, paid training and advancement opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Maximo configuration and customization.
• Experience with projects requiring regulatory compliance in asset management systems.
• Expertise configuring IBM Maximo Application Suite, including business objects, attributes, domains, workflows, escalations, and application configurations.
• Ability to evaluate business operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, compliance, and user experience through process optimization and effective use of system capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of Maximo database architecture, relational data models, indexing strategies, and the operational impact of configuration and structural changes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience troubleshooting system issues and optimizing application and database performance.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration among business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership to align work with project objectives, operational priorities, and organizational goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead workshops, facilitate requirements-gathering sessions, and explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications, such as IBM Certified Maximo Application Developer or related credentials.
• Prior experience working on federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering through stakeholder interviews, design workshops, discovery sessions, and business process reviews; define use cases and document business needs.
• Translate business and operational requirements into business requirements documents, functional specifications, user stories, workflow diagrams, process maps, and related project documentation.
• Coordinate communication among business units, technical resources, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze the Maximo database structure and evaluate the impact of proposed changes to objects, tables, indexes, relationships, and configurations.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, system administrators, and integration teams to design, configure, implement, and support Maximo solutions.
• Assess current business processes, recommend improvements and automation opportunities, and create proof-of-concept solutions using industry best practices.
• Lead discussions concerning system integrations, reporting requirements, data conversion strategies, and data migration planning and execution.
• Develop, maintain, and manage technical and functional documentation, including system configuration documents, standard operating procedures, training materials, and knowledge base articles.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours.
• Remote work.
• Fully paid opportunities for training and advancement.
• Supportive environment for professional development and career growth.
• Transparent career framework supporting continuous learning, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior