Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business AnalystAs a Senior Business Analyst, you will serve as the bridge between mission needs and mechanical innovation—leading the collection, refinement, and management of user requirements from initial discovery through full-scale deployment of Salesforce systems. You'll provide expertise in business process design and improvement, system analysis, and the transformation of business needs into technical marvels. In this role, you'll also support change management efforts, training, and strategic planning across a variety of technical and functional environments.Bring your mastery of agile planning, your flair for communication, and your analytical lens—as we engineer efficiency into every cog of the organization.ContributionsMust have experience managing Agile/Information Technology related projects and must be well versed in software development life cycle and project management methodologiesMust be able to identify and mitigate risks.Apply different techniques to facilitate meetings and workshops, create a shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team-members to produce product and portfolio road-mapsDefine help project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.Support managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help to implement an effective system of project governance.Serves business engagement by making sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolvedCollaborates with stakeholders and product teams to decompose large epics into features and user stories that can be understood and approved by members of the development team.Document Acceptance Criteria in stories in a way that both development team and business stakeholders can understand and agree on the content.Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members.QualificationsRequired:Authorized to work for any U.S. employerAbility to obtain a Federal ClearanceBachelor's Degree, or equivalent years of experience in the fieldCertified Scrum Master certification, or equivalent agile credential5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, or in Salesforce Functional/Systems/Admin roles supporting custom software for federal missionsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and ConfluenceStrong critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience guiding teams through user story creation, dependency mapping, and optimal solution designStrong interpersonal skills, customer-centric approach, and the ability to thrive in diverse environmentsProven track record as a collaborative team player and leaderStrong organizational and analytical capabilitiesPreferred:Master's Degree or equivalent years of experience in Information TechnologyExperience working in federal government contracting and project managementActive Federal ClearanceExperience with Human-Centered Design, UI/UX Designers, and Service DesignFamiliarity with Mural and/or Lucid for visual collaborationAbout SteampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit