Sr. Business Analyst

Cogent People Inc • Columbia, MD

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to lead requirements analysis and ensure traceability from user research through implementation and validation. This role is responsible for translating CMS policy, workflow, and operational needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria while supporting alignment across stakeholders and technical teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and requirements management experience in enterprise or regulated environments. This position may be contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a related requirements-focused role.
• Experience translating business and policy requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting testing, validation, and delivery processes.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder
• Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications
• Experience supporting federal programs
• Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps
• Experience with CMS or healthcare environments

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis across business, workflow, and operational areas.
• Translate CMS policy and operational needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through implementation and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define and refine requirements.
• Support alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Facilitate clarification and refinement of requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support testing and validation activities to ensure requirements are met.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and issue resolution as needed.
• Provide Tier 2 functional support, including workflow and data issue analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness resources (as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree