Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Junior Business Analyst with a minimum of 1–3 years of experience to be a part of an Agile team supporting Department of State within the Bureau of Global Talent Management (GTM). The project involves providing support for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of a critical system used to manage the Foreign Service assignment and bidding processes.

The Junior Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders and development teams to gather and document requirements, analyze business processes, support coordination and communication efforts, and conduct testing to validate system features and enhancements. Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile tools is strongly preferred.

What You Will Be Doing:

Create and/or support project deliverables
Perform analysis and diagnose client issues while demonstrating an understanding of the client environment and overall project scope
Assisting in defining, documenting, and improving business processes and workflows
Contributing to project planning, tracking, and status reporting using tools like Azure DevOps
Supporting communication strategies, including briefings, updates, and process documentation
Collaborating closely with development and product teams to ensure a clear understanding of business needs and requirements
Develop and maintain documentation including test scripts, job aids, user guides, and other supporting materials to ensure consistency, usability, and knowledge transfer across the team and stakeholders
Perform testing across development, test, and UAT environments, working closely with end users to validate functionality, identify issues, ensure readiness for production, document test results, feedback, and related system behavior
Perform typical Business Analysis functions including, but not limited to, support of requirements elicitation, workflow, and business process analysis, change management and project support

What We Need From You (Required):

U.S. citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS) and ability to successfully obtain a clearance
1-3 years’ experience in a business analysis role supporting a technical project
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including the ability to identify, communicate with, and manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
Possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Knowledge with Agile/Scrum frameworks

Bonus Points (Desired):

Active Secret clearance
Experience with Azure DevOps (Jira boards, backlog, user stories, test cases, etc.)
Federal consulting experience; experience with the Department of State a plus

Work Location:

Remote

Travel:

Infrequent (Less than 5%)

Education Level:

Min. BA/BS required in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, business and administration, policy, etc.) or equivalent years of professional experience

Clearance Level:

U.S. Citizen and Clearable (Active Secret Clearance Preferred)

Compensation:

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 65k - 80k.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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