Business Analyst

Overview Acuity, Inc. has an opening for a Business Analyst to support a very visible government client. Are you a dynamic and creative individual who enjoy working in a collaborative environment for the development of sophisticated applications? Come check out Acuity! Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring additional Business Analysts to further assist and join in our growth. Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions. Responsibilities As a Business Analyst, you will serve as a dedicated team member who has primary responsibility to support the development team to successfully achieve their daily, iteration, and release goals and delivery objectives. They do so by effectively eliciting, documenting, communicating, and prioritizing business requirements from clients while applying, implementing and enforcing Scrum principles and practices. The Business Analyst will support and facilitate a team dynamic intended to maximize performance of the team and will assist with continuously improving agile practices. Other responsibilities to include but not be limited to: Formation and definition of project activities and objectives based on both user needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. Develops understanding of business needs of multiple stakeholders and/or product owner through a variety of elicitation techniques. Facilitates the negotiation of requirements amongst stakeholders, product owner, and project manager. Helps business stakeholders envision how their processes will change with implementation of solutions. Builds requirements to accurately and thoroughly capture business needs and ensures user stories are concise and complete. Builds and updates system requirements specification documents or other requirements related artifacts.  Able to interact with technical staff and work collaboratively to define technical solutions to solve business needs. Able to perform responsibilities utilizing agile software development methodologies. Qualifications Desired Skills and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with experience in a related Information Technology field Experience in developing requirements Experience writing technical documents  Excellent writing and communication skills Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks Able to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines     Proactively seeks opportunities to implement improvements to internal team processes Contributes to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization Agile process life cycle Strong written and communication skills required Must have Agile experience; methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar) Experience with User Interface designs and mockups Prior experience with building solutions using Microsoft Power Apps or Dynamics, Power Platform, and Power BI is highly desirable. Previous experience working with Government clients is highly desirable Must have experience in conducting daily stand-up meetings, planning and review sessions, prioritizing tasks and mitigating roadblocks Required Clearance: Must be US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a high risk public trust clearance.About AcuityAt Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.Why You’ll Love Working Here:Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.Make Your ImpactJoin Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.Learn more: Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Recruiting Scams and FraudAcuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.Please note:Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.About AcuityAt Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.Why You’ll Love Working Here:Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.Make Your ImpactJoin Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.Learn more: Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Recruiting Scams and FraudAcuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.Please note:Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-4173# of Openings: 1Category: Information Technology