Business Analyst II

Business Analyst II

STSS, a Sault Tribe Inc. (STI Federal) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Business Analyst II to be a key part of our expanding team!

At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of nearly 50,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nations most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

You will support NIWC Atlantics CIO Software Services IPT (S2IPT) as a Business Analyst and Quality Assurance professional focused on enterprise workflow modernization, Agile SDLC support, and operational process improvement across mission-support applications. In this role, you will deliver end-to-end testing servicesincluding manual, automated, regression, and performance testingwhile also driving requirements gathering, user story development, backlog management, and stakeholder collaboration. You will ensure system reliability, enhance business workflows, and help translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

• Deliver high quality manual testing execution and documentation. Develop and execute manual test scripts and provide clear, detailed test results.
• Build and maintain automated testing solutions. Create automated test scripts, perform automated test execution, and produce comprehensive result reports.
• Strengthen system reliability through regression testing. Conduct both manual and automated regression tests and report consolidated findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation and version control. Use government provided version control systems and repositories to store, track, and manage all test scripts and QA documentation.
• Enhance system performance visibility. Perform performance testing of IPT systems and provide detailed analysis of results.
• Maintain clear communication and operational monitoring.
• Provide daily email updates on prior night framework loads, identify any data gathering errors, and deliver immediate support to resolve issues.
• Support Agile SDLC activities and business process improvements. Collaborate with government stakeholders, developers, and Business Champions to gather requirements, document workflows, create user stories, manage backlogs, support UAT, and assist in sprint coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Success

• Demonstrates a dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federals core values.
• Excels in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
• Ability to analyze complex business workflows and translate them into clear technical requirements and user stories.
• Ability to perform manual, automated, regression, and performance testing within an Agile SDLC environment.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues during data loads, test execution, and system updates.
• Proficiency in test case development, version control systems, and software development lifecycle tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar).
• Proficiency in communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement across technical and nontechnical groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience: Experience in software testing (manual and/or automated) and/or business analysis within an Agile environment. Experience developing test scripts and documenting results. Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (or specify if another level is required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: Experience supporting DoD or federal IT programs. Experience with regression and performance testing frameworks. Experience with enterprise workflow or process improvement initiatives. Clearance: Active(within the last two years) DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Compensation & Work Environment

• Salary Range:$75,000- $85,000, dependent on experience.
• Environment: Hybrid role requiring onsite work in Charleston, SC. Candidates must live within commuting distance.

STI Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Native American preference applies when candidates meet qualifications equally.

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