Business Analyst - Remote

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Business Process Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Agile Projects, DevSecOps, Scrum, Sprint Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT, a Federal marketplace leader in next-generation IT solutions and professional services, is seeking highly qualified and motivated IT professionals like you who are eager to contribute to our critical Homeland Security missions.  GDIT supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on software development and application enhancements efforts using Agile and DevSecOps processes. GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join an Agile Team utilizing CI/CD pipeline to support one our nation’s most critical homeland missions.

GDIT is seeking highly motivated Business Analyst to join our growing team to define and support our mission-critical applications for our DHS customer.  The successful candidate(s) will provide support to the Agile Teams by transforming client business needs into user stories that accurately capture functional requirements. Perform as an advocate of the client Product Owner in accordance with Agile Scrum and Kanban best practices. This includes involvement with users to define system scope and objectives, as well as documenting functional requirements. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

HOW A BUSINESS ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Write user stories and functional requirements using JIRA application
• Ability to assign points for user stories
• Provide support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
• Assist in validating enhancements to existing system in addition to coordinating with developer and tester personnel
• Implementing scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
• Leading daily scrum calls, refinement and estimation sessions, planning, prioritizing and retrospective session
• Integrating with the sprint teams to deliver functionality 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Skills / Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required

• DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability
• BS or equivalent + 5 years related experience
• Experience developing Agile user stories for an IT Mission System
• Certification in SAFe, SCRUM or Kanban

Candidate must be able to work EST time schedule

Desired Skills / Qualifications
• BS in computer science, information systems or related field of study
• Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions
• Proven track record as a self-learner keeping current with the latest techniques including automated testing and continuous integration
• Experience in Jira /Confluence
• Ability to manage different features within a sprint 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $63,750 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS ann