Senior Business Analyst

The Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Senior Business Analyst leads requirements gathering sessions, translates business requirements into programmatic governance and published procedures, as well as detailed technical system specifications, and serves as the liaison between client stakeholders and the project team. The Business Analyst will work as part of a team of experienced information technology (IT) portfolio management professionals. This full time position is remote to the Rockville, MD area; however, may be required to be on-site in the future.   

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.    

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to obtain an IHS Public Trust Clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.   

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.   

• Experience with the HHS EPLC is preferred.   

• Extensive experience in the analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system and program requirement specifications. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Project, Visio, and SharePoint, and competence with video and design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Captivate.  

• Knowledge of federal policies for Capital Planning and Investment Control.  

• Advanced ability in requirements gathering and elaboration. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in eliciting user preferences around specific interface behaviors and related functionality. 

• Ability to be self-motivated and to independently rely on system documentation for learning complex workflows of a customized enterprise change management system. 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate / explain technical information to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise. 

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

• Translates Federal and Departmental policies, standards, and guidelines, and industry best practices, into enterprise-level PMO- and CPIC-related policies and governance.  

• Improves and maintains internal processes and