Business Analyst (Top Secret Cleared)

Job Summary: 

The Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, analyze requirements, and propose solutions that align with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a software development environment, possessing the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensuring successful implementation of software projects. This is a 6 month contract to hire and requires a Top Secret clearance or higher.

• Requirement Gathering and Analysis:
• Work with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to collect necessary information.
• Create detailed functional and non-functional requirements.
• Documentation and Specification:
• Develop and maintain requirement documents, use cases, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for the development team.
• Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and accessible to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between all parties.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Solution Design and Evaluation:
• Work with the development team to design solutions that meet business requirements.
• Evaluate proposed solutions for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.
• Recommend improvements and alternative solutions when necessary.
• Project Management Support:
• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of software development projects.
• Track project progress and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Testing and Validation:
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop test plans and test cases.
• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of deliverables.
• Ensure that the final product meets business requirements and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in business analysis and software development.
• Provide training and support to end-users and other stakeholders as needed.