Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years of business analysis experience, including at least 3 years in public sector procurement or contract management., Strong understanding of government procurement processes, regulations, and contract lifecycle., Experience with ERP, procurement systems, or large-scale digital transformation efforts in government entities., Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct root cause analysis on failed procurement and implementation projects in government agencies.

Review documentation, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance.

Facilitate interviews, workshops, and information-gathering sessions with stakeholders.

Deliver clear reports with findings and recommendations, and support process improvement initiatives.

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Procurement (Government Projects)Location: Virginia State (Remote)

About Data Meaning
Data Meaning is a frontrunner in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics consulting, renowned for our highquality consulting services throughout the US and LATAM. Our expertise lies in delivering tailored solutions in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Project Management. We are dedicated to bringing premier services to our diverse clientele. We have a global team of 95+ consultants, all working remotely, embodying a collaborative, inclusive, and innovativedriven work culture.

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in public sector procurement and largescale government technology or process implementation projects. This role will focus on investigating and analyzing the root causes behind the failure of several critical initiatives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, procurement teams, and project managers to provide clarity, identify systemic issues, and offer evidencebased recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:Conduct indepth root cause analysis on failed procurement and implementation projects within government agencies.
Review historical documentation, procurement processes, project governance, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance.
Facilitate interviews, workshops, and informationgathering sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Map and analyze endtoend procurement and implementation workflows.
Identify patterns of failure or systemic issues (e.g., scope creep, misaligned expectations, inadequate planning or change management).
Deliver findings in clear, executivelevel reports with supporting data and actionable recommendations.
Support the design of remediation strategies, process improvements, or organizational change initiatives based on findings.
Required Qualifications:7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 3 years in public sector procurement or contract management.
Demonstrated experience conducting root cause or postmortem analysis on large, complex projects.
Strong understanding of government procurement processes, regulations, and contract lifecycle.
Experience with ERP, procurement systems, or largescale digital transformation efforts in government or quasigovernment entities.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience working with or in state or federal agencies (e.g., departments of health, transportation, education).
Certification in business analysis (CBAP), procurement (CPPB, CPPO), or project management (PMP, PRINCE2).
Experience working in highly regulated environments with multiple stakeholders and compliance constraints.
Background in audit, risk, or quality assurance a plus.