Business Analyst

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Business Analyst to elicit and document business requirements, translate them into user stories, and support various delivery methodologies from a remote location in the United States. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with emphasis on stakeholder facilitation and process improvement.

You will collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment with client needs and organizational goals, while helping with planning, risk, and resource management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Management Analyst, or related role.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience gathering and managing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and project documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions.
• Support Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Perform business process analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with project planning, scoping, scheduling, and coordination activities.
• Support cost, risk, resource, and issue management efforts.
• Develop and maintain project management templates, frameworks, and documentation standards.
• Create and maintain process flows, workflow documentation, and business process models.
• Support backlog management and prioritization activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, status reports, action items, and project communications.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions align with client requirements and organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting facilitation

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Work

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to public- and private-sector clients. ICF brings the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT solutions that support clients' missions.

Job Location

Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.

*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and project documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions.
• Support Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Perform business process analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with project planning, scoping, scheduling, and coordination activities.
• Support cost, risk, resource, and issue management efforts.
• Develop and maintain project management templates, frameworks, and documentation standards.
• Create and maintain process flows, workflow documentation, and business process models.
• Support backlog management and prioritization activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, status reports, action items, and project communications.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions align with client requirements and organizational objectives.

What You Will Bring With You

• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
• Candidate must be able to pass successful Public Trust background check
• US Citizenship is required by the federal government for this position
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Management Analyst, or related role.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related field (desired but not required).
• Experience gathering, documenting, and managing business requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience supporting project planning, project scoping, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with cost management, risk management, and resource management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to facilitate discussions among business and technical stakeholders.

Professional Skills

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across business, technical, and client teams.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple assignments in a delivery-focused environment.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)