Mission Business Analyst

Chenega Corporation • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

SecuriGence is seeking an intermediate Mission Business Analyst to support the Tech Office Delegation and complex technological innovation across the agency. The role works with technical development programs on behalf of the information technology directorate, helping ensure IT support enables the development of innovative technology. It requires technical understanding, knowledge of Agile processes and development, strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and self-motivation. The position involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including engineers, developers, cybersecurity experts, academics, and military personnel.

The analyst serves as the primary liaison between the IT Directorate (ITD) and the Technical Office (TO), supporting DARPA programs and program managers. The position coordinates project and product delivery, monitors program needs and risks, supports planning and reporting, and helps resolve ITD service issues. Work location and hours are determined by TO requirements, including time-zone impacts, and may require support for up to 24 hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Proven Business Analyst experience and a strong understanding of business processes, data analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean Business Case development and best practices for quantifying value, assessing risk, and justifying investment decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to identify challenges, assess complex situations, evaluate alternatives, identify root causes, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to build rapport, resolve conflicts, and drive stakeholder consensus.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and staying current with Agile trends and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in change management, organizational development, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Agile project-management, collaboration, and tracking tools and techniques, such as JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main customer liaison from ITD to the Technical Office and complement TO SCA, PSO/PSR, and VIP Analysts as part of the Support Office team for DARPA Programs and PMs.
• Create and manage projects originating from DARPA Programs to support mission needs, including RMB/II cases, engineering tasks, and other ITD domains; coordinate product delivery across ITD, MSO, and external teams.
• Maintain knowledge of the TO portfolio and ITD’s impact on Programs; identify potential milestone delays and communicate pain points and capability needs to Tech SETA and PM teams.
• Analyze and respond to Program Support Strategy (PSS) requests and meetings, interface with ITD as needed for Appendix generation, attend PSS review meetings for all PIPs, and complete ITD requirements.
• Curate knowledge of ITD services and systems; field information and process requests from TO personnel through Office leadership, both in person and on-network.
• Build and maintain positive relationships in potentially contentious environments and contexts involving power imbalances.
• Manage expectations among competing parties on tight deadlines and demonstrate accountability when technical tasks and resource prioritization are outside the analyst’s control.
• Attend Staff, SETA, and other TO meetings as the sole ITD representative; create and brief deliverables on active projects and operational priorities.
• Manage aging Help Desk, Operations, Security, and other ITD team requests as part of the escalation chain; help the TO resolve ITD issues without hierarchical or tasking authority.
• Regularly and as needed report TO activities relevant to ITD back to ITD; act as the primary liaison from the office to ITD leadership and create and update reporting systems.
• Work at locations and hours required by TOs, including time-zone impacts, for up to 24-hour support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a broad range of benefits but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning experiences and formal development programs.
• Well-being programs and flexibility to make daily choices that support health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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