Business Analyst

Senior Business AnalystDiverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in delivering innovative IT consulting, staff augmentation, Agile transformation, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional technical talent that enables our customers to modernize systems, improve operational efficiency, and achieve mission success.We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our growing team in support of a government client. This position is ideal for an accomplished business analyst with extensive experience working on enterprise software development initiatives, Agile projects, and stakeholder engagement.The Senior Business Analyst will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring business needs are accurately captured, analyzed, documented, and translated into actionable technical requirements. This individual will work closely with project managers, product owners, developers, and Scrum teams to support the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives.The successful candidate must be capable of operating independently, facilitating collaboration across multiple stakeholders, and supporting Agile software development efforts while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.Position: Senior Business Analyst (TO-703)Employment Type: Full-TimeCitizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship RequiredContract Duration: Through the end of the year with the possibility of extensionKey ResponsibilitiesLead business analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle.Gather, analyze, validate, and document business and functional requirements.Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions.Develop detailed business requirements, user stories, use cases, process flows, and functional specifications.Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, testers, and business stakeholders.Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.Assist with prioritization and management of product backlogs.Translate complex business needs into detailed technical requirements.Analyze existing business processes and recommend process improvements.Support project planning and project management activities.Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), validation activities, and requirements traceability.Work closely with development teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.Support change management and stakeholder communications.Utilize collaboration tools to facilitate communication and project coordination.Required QualificationsMinimum 10 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, Scrum Master, or related role.Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Experience working directly with executive leadership and business stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to create clear, accurate, and detailed documentation.Required Technical SkillsRequirements gathering and documentationUser StoriesUse CasesBusiness Process AnalysisProcess Flow DocumentationAgile MethodologiesScrum FrameworkProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementRequirements TraceabilitySystem DocumentationMicrosoft ProjectJIRAAzure DevOpsSQL (basic querying and database concepts)Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate)Git or SharePoint for documentation managementPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting federal or government technology programs.Experience working within Agile software development environments.Familiarity with cloud technologies and modern application development practices.Experience documenting enterprise systems and business processes.Certifications such as:Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)Project Management Professional (PMP)SAFe certificationsWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is:A collaborative leader who can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation skills.Highly organized and capable of managing competing priorities.Comfortable working in Agile and traditional project environments.Passionate about solving business problems through technology.Able to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements.Why Join Diverse Agile Solutions?At DAS, you'll become part of a team committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We invest in our employees by providing opportunities to work on meaningful government technology initiatives while fostering professional growth and career advancement.We offer:Competitive compensationProfessional development opportunitiesCollaborative and inclusive work environmentOpportunities to support high-impact government modernization initiativesLong-term project opportunities with potential contract extensionsEqual Opportunity EmployerDiverse Agile Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.Apply TodayIf you're an experienced Senior Business Analyst who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Diverse Agile Solutions team!