Business Analyst

Description Business Analyst At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support a federal government client in the implementation, modernization, integration, and optimization of enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM), HR technology, and business process solutions. This role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Human Resources personnel, product owners, software developers, system administrators, and project leadership to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions. The successful candidate will lead requirements management, business process reengineering, data analysis, system testing, workflow automation, and Agile delivery initiatives supporting mission-critical HR systems. Responsibilities Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements for enterprise applications. Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications, process workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Create and maintain: Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) User Stories and Epics Use Cases Process and Data Flow Diagrams Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) Conduct gap analyses and support solution design activities. Partner directly with Java development teams to define and clarify business and technical requirements. Support applications developed using: Java/J2EE Spring Boot Spring MVC Hibernate/JPA RESTful Web Services Microservices Architecture Participate in technical design reviews and architecture discussions. Analyze application workflows, business rules, APIs, and system integrations. Collaborate with developers to identify technical solutions that align with mission requirements. Review and refine technical user stories to ensure readiness for development. Document and analyze system-to-system integration requirements. Support API design discussions involving REST and SOAP services. Work with development teams to define interface specifications, data mappings, and integration requirements. Assist in validating integrations between enterprise systems and external platforms. Support data exchange and interoperability requirements. Perform SQL querying and data validation activities. Analyze application data models, business rules, and database relationships. Support database testing and data reconciliation efforts. Validate application functionality through back-end database analysis. Work with developers and DBAs to troubleshoot data-related issues. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including: Sprint Planning Backlog Refinement Daily Standups Sprint Reviews Retrospectives Manage requirements and project artifacts using Jira and Confluence. Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize development backlogs. Support release planning and feature prioritization activities. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Analyst, or related role. Required Skills Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Desired Skills Experience supporting federal government programs. Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies. Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio or Lucidchart. Familiarity with SQL and data analysis techniques. Experience with Agile tools and frameworks. CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications. Security Clearance ACTIVE CBP clearance. More About B&A Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more A formal mentorship program Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more Monthly teambuilding events B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr