Business Analyst

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Government projects

Volunteer/community engagement

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to support a US Navy data analytics, cloud management, and IT modernization program in Norfolk, VA. This role helps translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and supports mission-focused teams across Navy digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in business analysis, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with Agile or Waterfall, MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/IS or related field.
• 2+ years in business analysis or related role.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and organize business and mission requirements.
• Support analysis of business processes and stakeholder needs.
• Draft business requirements, use cases, and user stories.
• Maintain project documentation and traceability matrices.
• Assist in UAT and defect documentation.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication

Notetaking

Agile/Waterfall

Microsoft Office

Jira/Azure DevOps/Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / MIS

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Teams

Visio

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to support a US Navy data analytics, cloud management, and IT modernization program in Norfolk, VA. This role supports missionfocused teams by helping translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable technical requirements. The Business Analyst will assist with requirements development, process documentation, project coordination, and user support activities across Navy digital transformation initiatives.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst works closely with stakeholders, developers, project managers, and mission teams to ensure that technical solutions align with business and operational needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in gathering, documenting, and organizing business and mission requirements.
• Support analysis of business processes and help clarify stakeholder needs.
• Help prepare for and document requirements elicitation sessions (interviews, workshops).
• Draft business requirements, use cases, user stories, and related artifacts under guidance from senior team members.
• Create basic process flow diagrams and visual aids to support requirement understanding.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) by executing test cases and documenting defects.
• Provide logistical, administrative, and coordination support for stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to simple user guides and "howto" documentation for system features.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission teams to support the implementation of technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and notetaking abilities.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle and software development concepts (Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Exposure to collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Teams (preferred).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Security Clearance

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $70k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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