Business Analyst (Remote)

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Business Analyst for a new program award. This position will be full-time and fully remote.

Analyzes and refines business requirements using Agile frameworks, creating detailed user stories and functional specifications that guide the development of software solutions. Participates in the product development lifecycle, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to best practices in system design and user experience. Responsible for facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, gathering critical insights to enhance product functionality, and leading validation efforts to ensure solutions meet both technical and user needs. Analyzes and redesigns existing processes to improve efficiency and output quality.

• Analyze system requirements and business processes; codes, test, debug and implement software solutions.
• Develop comprehensive user stories, epics and functional specifications to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, Sr. BA and software architects to plan development projects and to ensure solutions meet long-term business goals.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to gather detailed product and technical requirements and to maintain business process documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between organizational units to align operations and goals.
• Actively participate in enhancement/development projects, including analysis of user needs, gathering requirements, and managing scope of work documentation.
• When needed, lead backlog grooming, estimation meetings, retrospectives, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups to ensure smooth workflow and timely execution.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience)
• Experience gathering requirements, writing requirement documentation, and working with developers to assess business needs
• Extensive Jira experience building epics, issues, bugs etc., and managing writing comprehensive user stories that meet definition of ready/done
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and Microsoft Suite

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies
• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment

Clearance Required:  Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.