Business Analyst (Health)

Business Systems Analyst

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support Agile software development projects for federal and commercial clients in the Health industry. This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst who can independently lead requirements activities, partner closely with technical and business leadership, and contribute to overall delivery success.

As a Business Analyst, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, owning complex requirement efforts and helping shape scalable, high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation efforts for Agile software development initiatives
• Translate complex business needs into clear, testable user stories, epics, features, and acceptance criteria
• Partner with Product Owners to manage, prioritize, and refine the product backlog
• Act as a primary liaison between client stakeholders and technical delivery teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., security, performance, integration, scalability)
• Support solution design discussions by providing business and system-level insights
• Identify and manage requirements-related risks, dependencies, assumptions, and impacts
• Support testing, defect triage, and user acceptance activities to ensure solutions meet business intent
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and delivery reporting as needed
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship or a Green card is required and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
• A bachelor's degree is required
• FOUR (4) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience translating business needs into technical artifacts (user stories, workflows, data requirements, APIs)
• Experience defining, prioritizing, and delivering data?driven product capabilities leveraging modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks
• Must be willing to work TWO (2) days ONSITE- Hybrid

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting federal government clients or highly regulated environments
• Strong ability to independently lead requirements efforts with minimal oversight
• Proficiency with Agile and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Knowledge of Health industry related software needs and acumen
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Familiarity with modern software architectures (cloud-native, microservices, APIs)
• Familiarity with data exchange standards such as HL7 v2.5, CDA and FHIR
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers and applying design thinking practices
• Agile or business analysis certifications (CSPO, CSM, PMI-PBA, SAFe, or similar)
• Experience contributing to proposals, SOWs, or client-facing deliverables

The annual salary range for this position is $77,000.00-$129,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.