Business Analyst

About the Role:

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Culmen International is hiring a Business Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate and their Technology Scouting and Transition Office (TST). 

DHS is committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to make the United States more secure. The DHS S&T Directorate organizes and supports the scientific, engineering, and technological resources and applies these resources to produce and deploy technological tools and knowledge products to help protect the United States. 

TST leverages S&T staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), networks and databases, and other tools to search academia, labs, government sources, private industry, and international activity, Technology Scouting provides summary reports to support program planning and inform buy, build, or adapt decisions.

Technology Scouting collects information on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) products, prototypes, R&D activities, and partnership opportunities to operate a refined, iterative process for quick and effective reporting. 

The Business Analyst will support the Technology Scouting and Transition Office by analyzing data and technology transition processes to identify and integrate process improvement including the re-engineering of processes, development and integration of tools such as ChatGPT and PowerBI, and data-visualization enhancements for reports, briefs, and technical documents. 

This role involves evaluating new technologies; making build or buy decisions; technical evaluation support for system analysis and technical requirements; providing system assessments and recommendations for technology requirements; and revising existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and gain efficiencies and effectiveness in DHS missions and technology transfer activities.

- Conduct detailed analysis of business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations on build or buy decisions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of business requirements and processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful transition of technologies.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Monitor and track the progress of technology transition projects.
- Ensure compliance with DHS policies and procedures.

• Education and Relevant Experience Requirements are Bachelor’s and 10 years of experience; or Master’s and 5 years of experience with proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within DHS S&T.
• Experience with the use and integration of ChatGPT and PowerBI in business processes.
• Experience in process improvement.
• U.S. Citizen
• DHS Suitability or ability to obtain DHS Suitability (will be required to start work)
• Experience working remote in a professional team environment

- Experience with technology scouting and evaluation.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $88,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Education and Professional Development
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.