Business Analyst

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Business Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role is 100% on-site.

The Business Analyst is a subject matter expert and program leader responsible for analyzing organizational needs, managing complex initiatives, and driving significant improvements across the enterprise. This role blends hands-on analytical and staff support functions with strategic leadership to enhance business processes, ensure compliance, and guide programs within a specialized domain. Operating with increasing autonomy, the analyst will manage tasks ranging from policy development and IT audit support to leading major process re-engineering projects. This position requires deep expertise to manage projects, advise leadership, mentor team members, and ensure the successful alignment of programs with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Research and synthesize data from diverse sources to develop high-level reports, presentations, and actionable strategic recommendations for executive leadership.

• Lead large-scale process development and re-engineering initiatives, utilizing performance metrics and data-driven measures to track organizational success and efficiency.

• Develop and review strategic guidance, organizational policies, and performance assessments to ensure all initiatives remain strictly aligned with agency goals.

• Serve as the primary Action Officer overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex initiatives, including resource management, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and test plan execution.

• Provide specialized technical guidance in critical domains such as Records & Information Management (RIM), IT/Cybersecurity strategy, Enterprise Architecture, and Risk Management.

• Direct IT audit activities and FISMA compliance reviews, managing evidence collection, tracking findings, and coordinating formal responses to ensure regulatory adherence.

• Provide leadership and coordination for essential programs, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), to ensure organizational resilience.

• Facilitate high-level engagements across the IC and DoD to build consensus on strategic requirements while mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience demonstrated in a relevant functional or cross-functional business area

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, management, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience.

• Advanced Skills: Demonstrated expertise in project management, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma), and leadership.

• Proficiency in specialized tools such as MS Visio, MS Project, or JIRA

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.