IT PM - Requirements Business Analyst

Markon•Herndon, VA

8d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a IT Project Manager / Requirements Business Analyst supporting our Virginia Customer in Herndon, VA. This role works closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives and support successful delivery within an agile environment. Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

An active TS/SCI with a Lifestyle Polygraph is required to be considered.
4-8 years of Experience as a Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Agile PM, or similar role.
Strong understanding of requirements elicitation and documentation techniques.
Proven ability to write clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms.
A recent Agile certification (such as SAFe)
Background in software development or digital product delivery.
Knowledge of process modeling methodologies and tools (i.e. Vizio).
Knowledge/Experience in application platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow

Responsibilities

Engage with business stakeholders to understand objectives, processes, and functional needs.
Conduct interviews, workshops, and analysis sessions to elicit detailed requirements.
Document current and future state workflows, business rules, and process gaps.
Analyze, validate, and prioritize business requirements for feasibility and alignment.
Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting artifacts.
Maintain clear and organized documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and manage the product backlog.
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirement walkthroughs.
Provide clarification to development and QA teams during design, build, and testing phases.
Serve as a liaison between business teams and technical teams.
Facilitate discussions to ensure shared understanding of requirements and solution scope.
Communicate changes, impacts, and decisions effectively to all stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to enhance requirement‑gathering processes and documentation standards.
Contribute to improving agile practices and team collaboration.