Gridiron IT · 4 days ago
Business Analyst
Chantilly, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expGridIron IT is a Women Owned Small Business headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. They are seeking multiple Business Analysts to support their Product team by identifying and decomposing requirements, facilitating team ceremonies, and ensuring IT products align with customer needs and business goals.
Cloud ManagementIT InfrastructureIT Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Colin Jones
Responsibilities
Analyze and understand business needs and translate them into the product backlog
Assist the product manager in prioritizing product backlog items
Assist the product team in performing estimation and complexity assessments of product backlog items
Assist the product manager in the creation and management of product roadmaps
Assist the product team in generating and managing artifacts and knowledge bases
Assist the product team in body of evidence (BOE) generation and submission
Assist the product team in test planning and management
Facilitate and refine product team level ceremonies (e.g., stand-up, sprint planning)
Identify, map, and track dependencies internal and external to the product team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development and delivery
Utilize product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and M365 to accomplish daily duties
Leverage tools such as Confluence and Jira to facilitate efficient product management
Manage risks and dependencies effectively in a software development context
Analyze team and product performance through data driven insights
Organize and facilitate team, customer, and stakeholder meetings
Act through the delivery of innovative, desirable, and mission critical software products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience
Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
A general understanding of popular backend and frontend technologies
2-4 years of experience in agile software product delivery or in direct support of a software development team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Agile methodologies
Experience working in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with Cloud environments, particularly AWS
Experience with Confluence and Jira
Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite
Experience in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement
Ability to be on-site at a client SCIF located in Washington D.C
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with team members
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing data
Interest in Data Science topics and methodology
Top Secret clearance required
Preferred
Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle
Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Familiarity and experience with Government risk management frameworks (RMF) and cyber security authorization processes
Familiarity and experience with Microsoft technologies (M365, Power Platform)
Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Previous experience in a similar role
Familiarity and experience operating within the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong track record of successfully supporting the delivery of valuable software products
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights
Proficiency in additional project management and collaboration tools
A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience
Cloud budgeting and forecasting experience
Relevant certifications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Disability & ADD insurance
Life and pet insurance
Company
Gridiron IT
Gridiron IT is a firm that specializes in IT talent acquisition and placement for government, federal contractors, and commercial clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tara Forester, SHRM-CP
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2024-10-27
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