Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

Ignite Digital combines mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to support a US Navy data analytics, cloud management, and IT modernization program in Norfolk, VA. This role supports mission‑focused teams by helping translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable technical requirements. The Business Analyst will assist with requirements development, process documentation, project coordination, and user support activities across Navy digital transformation initiatives.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst works closely with stakeholders, developers, project managers, and mission teams to ensure that technical solutions align with business and operational needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in gathering, documenting, and organizing business and mission requirements.
• Support analysis of business processes and help clarify stakeholder needs.
• Help prepare for and document requirements elicitation sessions (interviews, workshops).
• Draft business requirements, use cases, user stories, and related artifacts under guidance from senior team members.
• Create basic process flow diagrams and visual aids to support requirement understanding.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) by executing test cases and documenting defects.
• Provide logistical, administrative, and coordination support for stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to simple user guides and "how‑to" documentation for system features.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission teams to support the implementation of technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and note‑taking abilities.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle and software development concepts (Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Exposure to collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Teams (preferred).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Security Clearance

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $70k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled