Business Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, supporting technology modernization and business transformation initiatives. You will gather, analyze, and document requirements, translate them into user stories and flows, and work with product owners, developers, and testers in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, supporting solution design, training materials, testing activities, and maintaining project

Qualifications

• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, and processes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the SDLC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and workflows.
• Support solution design, testing, and change management activities.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and Agile ceremonies.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Process reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visio

Draw.io

Lucidchart

Job description

Job Family:Systems & Business Integration ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will DoGuidehouse Business Analysts support the successful delivery of technology modernization and business transformation initiatives by serving as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. They work closely with clients to understand business needs, analyze processes, and translate requirements into actionable solutions. Business Analysts contribute to the design and delivery of solutions supporting financial management, budgeting, acquisition, and operational business processes while helping ensure project objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently.Our Business Analysts are detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement. They contribute to project planning, requirements management, documentation, and solution delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment.Responsibilities include the following:Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.Support the analysis of current-state business processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.Assist in documenting financial, budgetary, operational, and acquisition-related business processes and workflows.Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, and other requirements documentation.Work closely with product owners, developers, testers, and project managers to support solution design and delivery.Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.Assist in the development of training materials, user guides, and change management activities.Support testing activities, including requirements validation, user acceptance testing, and defect tracking.Maintain accurate and organized project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting materials for project teams and stakeholders.Build strong working relationships with team members and clients while contributing to a collaborative team environment.Continuously seek opportunities to learn new technologies, tools, and business processes.What You Will NeedU.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States with the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.Bachelor's degree.Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in business analysis, project support, or a related role.Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, and process flows.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Experience creating business process documentation using tools such as Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart, or similar platforms.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.General understanding of financial management, budgeting, acquisition, procurement, or operational business processes.What Would Be Nice To HaveExperience in a consulting or client-facing role.Experience supporting federal government programs, financial systems, budgeting, procurement, or acquisition activities.Familiarity with budget formulation, budget execution, financial management, or related business processes.Experience supporting digital transformation, modernization, or system implementation initiatives.Experience working in an Agile development environment.Familiarity with requirements management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.Familiarity and/or experience working with low-code platforms, including Appian.Knowledge of business architecture, business process modeling, or enterprise process improvement methodologies.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.