i4DM · 14 hours ago
Appian Certified Analyst
Millersville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expi4DM is a consulting company that focuses on using technology to solve business challenges. They are seeking an Appian Certified Analyst to contribute to digital transformation efforts across Federal agencies by providing intuitive low-code/no-code development environments.
ComputerInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business and functional requirements specific to Appian-based systems and workflows
Translate business needs into Appian application requirements, including process models, interfaces, data types, and business rules
Configure Appian application components, including user roles, security models, site pages, navigation, and integrations with external systems
Create detailed user stories, Epics, and acceptance criteria aligned with Appian’s development framework
Serve as a liaison between business users and Appian developers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the development lifecycle
Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) within Appian development teams
Maintain and prioritize the Appian project backlog in tools such as Jira and Miro, ensuring clarity, completeness, and timely updates
Support Appian sprint planning and PI planning by refining features, defining implementation stories, and managing dependencies across teams
Coordinate and execute UAT efforts for Appian applications, including preparing test documentation, facilitating tester engagement, and validating that releases meet business objectives
Facilitate triage of reported issues in Appian environments, tracking resolutions and escalating critical blockers to delivery teams
Maintain comprehensive documentation in Confluence, including decision logs, release notes, system diagrams, and known issues related to Appian systems
Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, team capacity) to inform planning and stakeholder communication
Support DevOps and delivery teams through Appian deployments, proof of concept phases, and post-release monitoring
Collaborate with QA, business users, and developers to validate Appian implementations meet business and technical expectations
Train end users on Appian enhancements and features following release cycles
Serve as a key contributor to team retrospectives, backlog reviews, and continuous improvement efforts within the Appian development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years experience as a Business Analyst
Minimum 2 years experience on Appian projects
Proven experience gathering, documenting, and refining business and technical requirements for Appian-based systems
Strong knowledge and experience with Appian components, including process models, Custom data types (CDTs), SAIL interfaces, Security and access control configuration, record types, and Appian Data Fabric
Good knowledge and experience with BPM best practices
Experience with configuration of App
Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical teams, ensuring alignment throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle
Hands-on experience managing a product backlog using Jira or a similar backlog management tool
Skilled in leading Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily standups
Experience facilitating requirement gathering sessions (e.g., Joint Application Design - JAD) and translating findings into actionable tasks and deliverables
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Appian Analyst or Developer certification
Company
i4DM
i4DM provides full range of information technology consulting services to government and commercial clients.
51-200 employees
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