Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business AnalystOur 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.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and analyze business requirements from DCCA staff, leadership, and end-user needs for AI/ML solutions; recommend and design solutions that meet business needsTranslate business requirements into structured functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria that data scientists and engineers can build againstDirect and facilitate agile processes for AI Lab projects using Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog groomingCreate comprehensive documentation including user guides, process documentation, technical specifications, workflow diagrams, test plans, agile materials, and application manualsDevelop executive summaries, briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior leadership on AI Lab initiativesQualifications/Background ProfileAt least ten years of experience in business analysis, project management, or related roles within technology organizationsExpert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) including demonstrated ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and manage backlogsExpertise in requirements gathering and business analysis including ability to translate complex business needs into technical specificationsStrong experience with federal IT governance and compliance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, privacy requirements (PIAs), and ATO processes