Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Business Analyst to support the United State Department of State in Arlington, VA. 

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Remote role/position
• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title: Business Analyst

Position Location: This position is currently remote and Arlington VA State Department campus.

Daily Responsibilities:                                 

• This position will provide guidance and support to all technical positions including system architects, developers and database administrators.
• This position will be instrumental in gathering requirements and building customer relationships.
• Works closely with the Project Manager and Data Architect.
• Review, analyze and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.
• Obtain requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
• Write, or assist in the writing of, functional requirements, use cases, GUI mockups, and screen and interface designs.
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Serve as the conduit between the customer community and the software development team through which requirements flow.
• Develop requirement specifications according to FSI templates, using natural language.
• The requirements as stated above reflect industry standards.

Required Years of Experience (min):       

• 2-5 years of professional experience as a business analyst
• 8 years related in the software development field

Required Degree/Certifications:              

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline OR Allowable Substitution: Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Experience:                                  

• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Experience performing in the Scrum Master role.
• Adept at designing new and re-engineering existing systems.
• Experience obtaining, reviewing, analyzing, decomposing, evaluating, and documenting business systems requirements and user needs.
• Experience writing, or assisting in the writing, use cases and developing GUI mockups and screen and interface designs.
• Possess strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Possess excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to delve into a problem, determine the source issue(s), identify the solution(s) to remediate, and effectively communicate the resolution, both orally and in writing.
• Experience evaluating cloud applications, platforms, infrastructures and standards in order to align with current and future business strategies.
• Experience evaluating and recommending COTS, Cloud or GOTS application software packages.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including managers, clients, and other members of the development team.
• Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• The minimum experience and education requirements for this position are due to the complexity, at the project level, of the tasks at hand. 

Required Clearance:

• Secret or Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Pay Information

Full Time Salary: $80k-$100k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.