Business Analyst

Business AnalystThe Business Analyst plays a key role in translating business, user, and product needs into clear, actionable requirements that support software and platform development in a complex, compliance-driven environment. This position partners closely with product, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure requirements are technically sound, testable, and fully traceable across the system lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business, user, and product requirements that capture functional, non-functional, and compliance-related needs.Partner with Product Owners, Engineering, and QA teams to ensure requirements are technically sound, testable, and interconnected across systems.Analyze how requirements impact one another and identify dependencies, constraints, and interactions within integrated system components.Ensure compliance-driven and policy-related requirements are accurately reflected and traceable throughout the system lifecycle.Support QA processes by linking requirements to test cases and validation criteria to achieve complete coverage and end-to-end traceability.Maintain organized, high-quality documentation across Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration and tracking tools.Facilitate requirement review sessions to confirm accuracy, resolve ambiguities, and promote shared understanding across delivery teams.Interpret data flows, system integrations, and functional dependencies to inform requirement design and impact analysis.Collaborate with stakeholders from both technical and business domains to align requirements with strategic objectives and user needs.Essential SkillsMinimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst supporting software or platform development.Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Proven experience in requirements gathering and documentation across business, user, and product domains.Strong understanding of how business, user, and product requirements interrelate within complex system environments.Technical fluency sufficient to interpret data flows, system integrations, and functional dependencies.Experience supporting QA workflows and maintaining requirements-to-test-case traceability.Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and define clear, structured requirements.Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences and facilitate collaborative discussions.Ability to ensure compliance and security-related requirements are incorporated into system design and documentation.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency with Jira and Confluence for requirements management, documentation, and collaboration.Experience supporting government programs or compliance-driven software delivery initiatives.Knowledge of NIST standards, FedRAMP requirements, or Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (DoD RMF).Familiarity with workflow mapping, use case development, and system integration analysis.Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs and regulatory expectations.Work EnvironmentThe role is based within a government-related environment in the DMV area, supporting initiatives that operate under strict compliance and security standards. You work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and QA, using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and collaboration. The setting emphasizes structured processes, clear documentation, and adherence to regulatory frameworks, offering a professional atmosphere focused on delivering reliable, secure, and compliant software solutions.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Annapolis, MD.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $124800.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Annapolis, MD.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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