Business Analyst

Business AnalystWashington, DC - TS/SCI clearance requiredM9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.M9 Solutions is seeking a Business Analyst to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.ResponsibilitiesLeads collections, captures, and manages user needs from prioritization through concept development and user story writing to support development and deployment.Facilitates the gathers of business-focused requirements to support a product team and product owner in defining the backlog and ensuring the user's perspective is considered.Focuses requirements gathering on improved usability, user experience, and driving user adoption and engagement.Identifies core business needs and decomposes and documents in concepts of operation, story maps, briefings, and user stories; documents business rules and constructs workflow diagrams as needed.Provides consultation on the Commercially Available Information, Data Management, and Information Sharing mission while considering the business implications of applying technology to the current and future business environment.Develops data standards, implements and curates a data standards/data model repository, works with system owners and other stakeholders to advance system integration and implementation of data standards, and drives implementation of standardized data models and schemas.Develops and implements an enterprise-wide data catalog.Collects mission user needs, writes user stories, and identifies core data catalog needs.Assesses and analyzes various data catalog tools against requirements.Creates catalog guidance and foundational documents, define datasets, and conduct outreach and training to users and data stewards/owners.Required Skills and QualificationsTop Secret SCI security clearance.Bachelor's degree.Demonstrates ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.Demonstrates ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.Identifies technical and procedural barriers to information sharing, proposing and implementing solutions, and facilitating data exchange agreements.Familiarity with data management and governance frameworks (DAMA, DMBoK) and a strong understanding end-to-end data lifecycle required.Experience working with data governance tools or catalogs strongly recommended.Strong documentation, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills required.GH 1040Full-Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. M9 Benefits - Range$60,000 - $80,000 USDM9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.