Senior Business Analyst

Job Summary/Company : Our client is establishing an AI Lab, and they are looking for a
Senior Business Analyst to support the AI Lab Director by anchoring the
lab's requirements gathering, project coordination, governance activities, and stakeholder
engagement. This role serves as the bridge between technical data scientists and business
stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements, managing agile workflows,
ensuring compliance with federal IT governance frameworks, and coordinating testing and
deployment activities. The Senior BA will serve as a key advisor and operational partner to the
AI Lab Director, providing strategic insights on project portfolio management, compliance
readiness, and stakeholder needs, while ensuring that AI/ML solutions align with business
objectives and meet federal security, privacy, and compliance obligations. Due to client requirements,
only US Citizens can be considered for this role.



Responsibilities :

• Evaluate and analyze business requirements from DCCA staff, leadership, and end-user
  needs for AI/ML solutions; recommend and design solutions that meet business needs
• Translate business requirements into structured functional specifications, user stories, and
  acceptance criteria that data scientists and engineers can build against
• Direct and facilitate agile processes for AI Lab projects using Scrum and/or Kanban
  methodologies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog
  grooming
• Create comprehensive documentation including user guides, process documentation,
  technical specifications, workflow diagrams, test plans, agile materials, and application
  manuals
• Develop executive summaries, briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for
  senior leadership on AI Lab initiatives

Qualifications/Background Profile :

• At least ten years of experience in business analysis, project management, or related roles
  within technology organizations
• Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) including demonstrated
  ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and manage backlogs
• Expertise in requirements gathering and business analysis including ability to translate
  complex business needs into technical specifications
• Strong experience with federal IT governance and compliance frameworks including
  FISMA, FedRAMP, privacy requirements (PIAs), and ATO processes

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $50.00 to $60.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship


This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing