Business Analyst III

Business Analyst IIIBowman has an opportunity for a Business Analyst III to join our team in Reston, VA.At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.Supports the Enterprise Delivery Office by improving enterprise systems, business processes, project information management, automation, governance, and data quality. Acting as a liaison between business and technology teams, this role gathers requirements, supports solution delivery, optimizes platforms such as Deltek Vantagepoint and Smartsheet, and drives operational improvements through process redesign, automation, system integration, and emerging technologies.Leadership and DirectionServe as a trusted partner to Enterprise Delivery Office leadership in identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, governance, enterprise systems optimization, and delivery excellence.Promote standardization, scalability, governance, data quality, and reusability across enterprise systems, project information management practices, and business processes.Champion practical adoption of AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to improve delivery efficiency, reporting capabilities, documentation quality, and operational effectiveness.Support continuous improvement of Enterprise Delivery Office frameworks, methodologies, governance standards, portfolio reporting, and delivery practices.Partner with leadership to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications that create measurable business value.At the Operational and Company LevelLead discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business processes, challenges, system limitations, and improvement opportunities.Translate business needs into documented functional requirements, business rules, workflows, user stories, process maps, and development specifications.Perform data analysis using enterprise reporting tools and basic SQL queries.Support administration and optimization of Smartsheet as the EDO's primary project information management platform.Develop and maintain Smartsheet sheets, dashboards, reports, forms, workflows, and templates.Lead business analysis and functional improvement efforts involving Deltek Vantagepoint and related enterprise systems.Analyze integration requirements and data flows between enterprise systems.Define and maintain functional data-governance requirements and coordinate user-access reviews and control testing.Do the WorkServe as the functional lead for assigned initiatives.Coordinate testing, validation, deployment, and stabilization activities.Maintain requirements, decisions, risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, and action logs.Establish documentation standards and lead the development and quality review of business, process, system, and solution documentation.Support stakeholder adoption and organizational readiness activities.Evaluate, prioritize, and develop business cases for automation, integration, and AI-enabled solutions.Success Metrics and CompetenciesAbility to work both independently and within a team environment.Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.Data analysis and interpretation skills.Timely delivery of high-quality business analysis, documentation, and enterprise solutions.Clear requirements that improve implementation success and reduce rework.Measurable improvements in process efficiency, automation, and standardization.Strong governance, data quality, and operational control practices.Effective communication and stakeholder partnership.QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Five or more (5+) years of business systems, enterprise delivery, or a systems analyst role.Ability to write and interpret basic SQL queries.Experience with Smartsheet or comparable platforms.Experience supporting enterprise software implementations and user acceptance testing.Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.Familiarity with APIs and system integrations is preferred.Exposure to Python, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar technologies preferred.Experience in the AEC industry or with project accounting is a plus.About BowmanAre you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $104,000 -$130,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchPaid time off, sick leave, and paid holidaysTuition reimbursement and professional development supportDiscretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discountsEligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.Physical Demands and Working EnvironmentPrimarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.Mobility around an office environment.Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.