Junior Business Analyst

Evolver Federal • Reston, VA

1d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Junior Business Analyst works alongside the project/program manager, technical staff, and federal clients to support IT strategy and business services. The role is responsible for technical, contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of assigned tasks as directed by the Federal Task Lead. Work may include analysis and support related to statutory requirements and compliance, agency mission and strategic goals, business process reengineering, implementation plans, configuration management, change management, IT asset management, IT service request fulfillment, and integration of IT investment processes with other procedures and disciplines.

The analyst assists with internal and external analysis for management and technical staff, supports federal IT investments and complex IT project management matters, and helps research, assess, and improve processes and performance measurements. The position requires familiarity with federal requirements and practices, and may involve work on projects of major complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of Business Analyst experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and obtain a public trust.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience supporting project management office operations, including management, planning, implementation, and all phases of capital planning and strategic planning processes.
• Knowledge of process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles as applied to process modernization.
• Knowledge of configuration management, the ITIL Framework, change management, IT asset management, and IT service request fulfillment.
• Experience in activity and data modeling, developing modern business methods, identifying best practices, and creating and assessing performance measurements.
• Ability to provide group facilitation, interviewing, training, and other forms of knowledge transfer.
• Ability to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements for federal IT investments.
• Knowledge of FITARA, SDLC, FEA, Capital Planning, and FISMA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
• Ability to work individually and in a group setting and to interact with coworkers to develop a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst in providing internal and external analysis services to management and technical staff supporting IT investments and complex IT project management issues in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Help plan and conduct research and development work on complex projects, applying new and best-practice techniques.
• Identify best practices and create and assess performance measurements.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing cost, schedule, and performance requirements for federal IT investments.
• Apply consistent IT Portfolio Management approaches to improve data quality through best practices and documentation.
• Use knowledge of Configuration Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid leave, including PTO and parental leave, in accordance with applicable plans and policies

What This Job Offers

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