Appian Developer

Appian Business AnalystGroundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.Responsibilities:Support product dev managers in defining the minimum viable product (mvp) for a given application / product and the supporting release plans.Conduct requirement discovery, data modeling, process improvement/reengineering analysis, process design, and models bpm applications, user interface design, and data interface requirement discovery.Conduct discovery workshops with customer stakeholders to collect and document solution requirements.Collaborate with product dev managers and technology stakeholders (e.g., systems architects) to define new and or enhanced product requirements and functionality.Collaborate with product dev managers to support the prioritization of feature enablers defined by architects within the product roadmap.Deliver and maintain user engagement analytics for the purpose of characterizing users (i.e. sectors, demographics, needs, requirements, etc.) and supporting case studies and other anecdotal informationAuthor user stories by breaking down big problems into small stories that provide value to users, with detailed acceptance criteria that developers and qa can rely upon to complete their tasks.Work continuously with teams to provide answers, feedback and direction on work items, enablers, user stories.Consult product dev managers for guidance and clarity on the product vision, roadmap, requirements.Collaborate with team to define the sprint plan based on the priority outlined within the overall product vision and roadmap.Refine product requirements based on the input obtained through user engagements, sprint showcases, and demos.Collaborate with the team to prepare the estimates for the user stories within the product backlog.Conduct the formal review and acceptance of user stories implemented by a team.Identify, track, and manage risks; escalate when necessary.Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.Design and implement complex data models based on customer application requirements.Use tools such as tfs, jira and github for different project management responsibilitiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business, it or related field5+ years of experience in performing business analysis and refining requirements for information systems.Strong communication at all levels of an organization (written and verbal)Detail oriented with experience working on several products at one timeExperience working with common process-based documentation methods including use cases, agile user stories, and process modeling .Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret/sci security clearance with counterintelligence (ci) polygraph. Preference will be given to candidates with an active ts clearance.Must be local to the dc metro area and able to report to scif location.Preferred Qualifications:1+ years of hands-on appian solution implementation experienceSkills:Certification:Why You'll Never Want to Leave:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible spending account4% 401k match (immediate vesting)paid time offtuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional developmentflexible work scheduleon-site gym and childcare optionThe salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:$74,230.00 - $142,250.00Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.