Sr. Business Analyst

Position Summary Element Solutions is looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a government contract working hybrid, with additional on–site presence as required by the client. The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing organizational processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Conduct organizational studies and evaluations to assess operational processes, workflows, and system effectiveness. Analyze business needs and document functional and technical requirements to support system and process improvements. Design and recommend systems, procedures, and process enhancements that improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Perform work simplification and measurement studies to identify inefficiencies and recommend operational improvements. Develop and maintain operations manuals, procedures documentation, and process guides to support consistent business practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation. Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements, review processes, and validate proposed solutions. Support the implementation of new systems, policies, or procedures and ensure alignment with business goals. Monitor outcomes of implemented improvements and recommend adjustments as needed. Provide clear communication of findings, recommendations, and project updates to management and stakeholders. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or related field from an accredited institution. Minimum 8 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, process mapping, and requirements elicitation, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Experience leading development of As‑Is and To‑Be process maps, workflows, and documentation. Experience facilitating interviews and requirements workshops with business and technical stakeholders. Proficiency with process modeling and documentation techniques such as swim lanes, journey maps, BPMN, IDEF, UML. Strong presentation, visualization, and report writing skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Capability Maturity Model, Six Sigma, BPM, Kaizen. Experience with agile methods and tools such as Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Trello. Experience supporting economic, financial, data‑intensive, or analytical business domains. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to translate complex information into clear documentation and recommendations. Ability to work collaboratively with both business and technical teams. Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills. US Citizenship required. Must reside in the Continental US and be within driving distance to Washington, DC. May be required to undergo a public trust background check or security clearance (depending on agency). Preferred Qualifications Experience identifying cross‑organizational patterns, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Experience translating business needs into technology‑enabled process and capability requirements. Familiarity with data pipelines, analytical workflows, or model lifecycle processes. Experience working in environments with decentralized operations and federated governance models. Experience supporting technology modernization, cloud migration, or platform rationalization initiatives. Professional certification such as BPM, CBAP, PMI‑PBA, or Lean Six Sigma. Experience supporting government or large enterprise organizations. Qualified individuals living in HUBZone‑certified areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits The position offers competitive pay and benefits packages including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays. Location The role is hybrid in Washington, DC and requires additional on‑site work as requested by the client. U.S. citizenship and residence in the Continental U.S. are required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Element is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Salary Range Negotiated salary ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 based on relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Element