Business Analyst

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Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support the implementation of a major Department of State (DOS) Information Technology (IT) modernization effort. The Business Analyst will be a key project team member and will be responsible for conducting discovery of existing business process, to include analyzing and documenting requirements for the client’s future IT enterprise system modernization needs. The individual will support the Product Delivery team, work with Business Owners, provide functional expertise, and translate business requirements and needs to the program team.

The Individual will regularly interact with senior government officials, staff, and will be engaged in a diverse set of program-specific tasks related to a DOS Bureau enterprise IT system. The individual should possess a willingness to be flexible in supporting numerous work products and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs, ultimately producing clear proposals, documentation, and/or deliverables.

• Provides clear, routine and effective communication between Product Delivery Team, Business Owners, and key stakeholders

• Documents requirements and business workflows

• Works closely with product owners and managers to convert business use cases into actionable tasks for the technical teams

• Writes user stories and ensures stories and tasks are complete prior to sprint planning

• Conducts presentations and communicates product features to Product Delivery Team and Business Owners aids in the coordination and communication of cross-team initiatives

• Performs dedicated issue/risk/change management and solutioning

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree -OR- FOUR (4) years' experience in information technology may be used in lieu of education

• Four (4) or more years of experience supporting IT projects AND/OR consulting experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Expertise in Department of State management policies, processes, and procedures specifically, maintaining an understanding of the Department’s financial and budgetary processes

• Ability to work independently

• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.

• Understanding of Agile methodologies & frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).

• Experience with Azure DevOps

• Possesses knowledge of federal budget related to budget formulation, planning and execution

What We Offer:

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.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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