IT Business Analyst

DANE LLC•Washington, DC

1d•$150,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DANE is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support the Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD). The role centers on requirements management, stakeholder engagement, and Agile delivery in support of enterprise operations. The analyst works with business stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to gather and document requirements, manage product backlogs, and translate business needs into user stories, business requirements documents (BRDs), and acceptance criteria. The position also supports Agile software development, sprint activities and ceremonies, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and project documentation in Jira and Confluence. Additional work includes business process improvement, data analysis, solution validation, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Washington, DC, with 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day. The role is 100% on-site for the first two months, then two days on-site and three days telework; USCP may increase the number of on-site days. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access. Relocation benefits are not available. Employment classification eligibility is W2.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst supporting software development or IT projects.
Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements.
Experience creating BRDs, user stories, process flows, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
Experience working in Agile software development environments and supporting Scrum teams.
Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and requirements tracking.
Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge management.
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements elicitation sessions.
Experience supporting UAT, including test planning, execution, and defect management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in business process analysis and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

Nice To Haves

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), or equivalent Business Analysis certification.
Agile certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe certification.
Experience supporting federal government or law enforcement agency programs.
Experience with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
Knowledge of SDLC methodologies, requirements management best practices, and change management processes.
Experience working on enterprise application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements from stakeholders.
Create and maintain BRDs, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and interviews to elicit and validate requirements.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira to support Agile development.
Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Participate in and support Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coordinate and support UAT, including test planning, execution, and stakeholder sign-off.
Track and document defects and issues, and assist with their resolution during development and testing.
Maintain project documentation, knowledge bases, and requirements artifacts in Confluence.
Analyze business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for operational improvements and efficiencies.
Monitor project progress and communicate requirements changes, risks, and dependencies to project teams and stakeholders.
Support solution validation to ensure delivered capabilities meet business needs and project objectives.
Assist with change management, user training, and implementation support as needed.
Develop reports, metrics, and data analyses to support business decision-making and performance measurement.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and best practices for requirements management and project documentation.