Business Analyst

Anika Systems • Full-time • Remote (Leesburg, VA, US) • 1m ago

Anika Systems is an outcome-driven technology solutions firm that guides federal agencies in solving complex business challenges and preparing for the future. Our services span AI Strategy, Data Intelligence, AI & Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Enterprise Platforms and Engineering, with a specialized focus on National Security and Federal Financial programs. We are dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the critical missions of our government clients.

Anika Systems is looking for a passionate and talented Business Analyst to join our expanding Federal team.

This position is currently remote; however, in accordance with federal contract requirements and company policy, there may be future changes to work location expectations. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of a return to the office, either partially or fully, based on client directives, contractual obligations, or company policies. Any such changes will be communicated in advance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

Developing detailed documentation as per client needs; gathers both functional and non-functional requirements
Creating detailed user stories including acceptance criteria
Identifies, develops and supports business process changes 
Perform data analysis using Enterprise BI tools to identify patterns, anomalies and opportunities
Lead tasks, provide task-level estimates, actively participate in project events, and provide alternative delivery options
Participate in all Agile meetings such as sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives
Collaborate with the Human Resource Management team and other functions to gather and analyze data
Present findings and recommendations to management
Support the development of data-driven strategies to improve federal HR processes and performance

Required Skills:

Business analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders to develop business and technical requirements
Experience defining business/functional requirements, managing conflicts, analyzing risks and soliciting feedback
Candidate must be willing to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments. Must actively support and contribute to the Agile practices adopted by the development team
Excellent communication and customer facing skills