Business Analyst

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What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Business Analyst for a major government IT modernization program. This high performing team member will help clients use various technology offerings and/or industry specific solutions to solve our client’s business problems in the areas of finance, operations, human capital, customer, and governance, risk and compliance. Business analyst will manage day-to-day operations, provide functional expertise, and translate business requirements and needs to the program team.

This is a high-visibility, demanding project. The project team is highly collaborative, agile, and fast-paced.  The large project team is made up of experienced, dedicated, hard-working, fun-loving professionals who are respectful, supportive, and appreciative of each other. 

Our Business Analyst:

• Supports daily operations & design, development, deployment, operations and maintenance (O&M), of federal budget and execution processes.

• Participates in the improvement of financial and budgetary business processes.

• Provides clear, routine and effective communication between project and client teams

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs, ultimately producing clear proposals, documentation, and/or deliverables.

• Documents requirements and business workflows.

• Works closely with product owners and managers to convert business use cases into actionable tasks for the development team.

• Writes user stories and ensures stories and tasks are complete prior to sprint planning.

• Applies analysis of business systems and software solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of work processes for both current and future business needs.

• Produces documentation related to system information architecture and processes which may include: technical requirements, functional specifications, data flow diagrams, high-level test cases, requirements traceability matrices, flow charts, wireframes/mockups, user stories, and use case documentation.

• Conducts presentations and communicates product features to both technical and non-technical communities and aids in the coordination and communication of cross-team initiatives.

• Coordinates with the developers and technical team with regards to associated applications technical service ticket management and fix and enhancement requirements

• Creates, manages and maintains required project documentation.

• Utilizes project management best practices to ensure Business and IT requirements are met and clearly communicates deliverables to team and provides clear, frequent, and effective communication to key stakeholders which includes:

• Creating/delivering executive reporting

• Performing dedicated issue/risk/change management and solutioning

• Contributes to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members.

• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback; providing guidance, clarification and feedback to less-experienced staff.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship or Authorization to work within US. Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust

• Bachelor’s degree

• ZERO to TWO (0-2) years of experience as a Business Analyst working on agile software development projects.

• Understanding of the agile SDLC.

• General understanding of web technologies.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with Appian, JIRA.

• Possesses federal budget knowledge related to budget formulation, planning and execution.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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