Business Analyst

cni; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(K) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Personal Time Off

Observance of Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support a government agency by planning, discovering, and implementing mission-critical systems. The role emphasizes requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring data interoperability across multiple platforms.

Applicants should have a decade of BA experience, strong Agile skills, and proficiency in SDLC processes, with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau as a plus. Federal contracting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst with focus on business systems and workflows.
• Experience in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and documents.
• Familiarity with healthcare data analysis a plus and BI tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business processes related to mission support workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine requirements for interconnected systems.
• Develop detailed functional and non-functional requirements for data integration and workflows.
• Work with development and implementation teams to ensure system functionality aligns with needs and security standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and track actions.
• Support backlog grooming, user stories, acceptance criteria, and lifecycle updates.
• Develop and maintain BRDs, use cases, and technical guides.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe)

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation (BRD/use cases)

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

This position offers an initial term of employment of two (2) months, with the potential for continued employment based on future contract opportunities and funding.

The Business Analyst supports a government agency in implementing their mission. This position will play a crucial role in the project team, providing expertise in planning, discovery, and implementation in a fast-paced environment. They are responsible for analyzing and documenting requirements and working with the team to develop and deliver system applications

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees;

• (Medical - Dental - Vision)
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off
• Observance of Federal Holidays

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, focusing on business systems and associated workflows.
• At least 3 years in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• Hands-on experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing, and implementation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Experience creating and managing documentation such as business requirement documents (BRDs), system use cases, process flows, and functional requirements.
• Familiarity with SQL and database queries for healthcare data analysis is a plus.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex workflows and recommend solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, including developers, QA teams, and project managers.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and track action items.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential D uties and responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze and document business processes related to mission support workflows, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine business requirements for interconnected systems, and databases.
• Develop detailed functional and non-functional requirements for data integration, ensuring accurate exchange of structured data workflows.
• Work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure system functionality aligns with business needs, regulatory requirements, and security compliance.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and track action items to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist with backlog grooming, developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and keeping them updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows and recommending enhancements for better data exchange and interoperability.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as business requirement documents (BRDs), system use cases, functional requirements, and technical guides.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security in all interoperability workflows, working closely with compliance teams to meet regulatory and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain flow diagrams, data models, swimlane diagram, and system user interactions to represent workflows and processes.
• Act as a liaison between business users and IT teams, translating business needs into technical specifications and ensuring alignment across all parties.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by defining test scenarios, reviewing test cases, and validating that implemented solutions meet business requirements.
• Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERI