Senior Business Analyst

Position Description

Valiant Solutions seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support our agile software development practice and support an environmentally focused federal government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect our planet's natural resources. As part of this contract, we will support the agency's efforts to modernize their portfolio of information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data. The successful candidate will critically analyze, design, and implement solutions to modernize legacy systems, enhancing efficiency and business value.

 

As a Senior Business Analyst, the role will involve working closely with stakeholders and internal project teams to conduct detailed analysis of business processes and systems. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis. The Senior Business Analyst works with architects and developers to design and validate solutions that meet business requirements and are aligned with the modernization goals. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, and fit within the overall technology strategy. The senior business analyst will also support the project manager in tracking and managing project timelines and deliverables and will communicate progress and issues to stakeholders regularly.

 

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. 
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications are a plus
• Scrum master experience is highly desirable
• Proven experience in IT application modernization projects, preferably in a senior capacity. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Proficient in business analysis tools and methodologies, such as BPMN, UML, Agile, and Waterfall. 
• Understanding environmental regulations and sustainability practices is a plus.
• This position requires US work authorization and the ability to pass a federal background check to obtain a federal security badge. 

 

Responsibilities:  

• Conduct a detailed analysis of business processes and systems. 
• Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis. 
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams, and support teams.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to align on project goals and objectives, and ensure the delivery of agreed-upon deliverables. 
• Develop and document detailed business requirements and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design and validate solutions that meet business requirements and align with modernization goals. 
• Assist the Project Manager in project planning, task prioritization, and resource allocation. 
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate with QA teams to facilitate comprehensive testing and validation. 

 

Methodologies and Tools:

• Requirements elicitation and documentation techniques include interviews, surveys, focus groups, use case scenarios, user stories, and requirements workshops. 
• Business process modeling and mapping tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, and BPMN notation. 
• Data modeling