Business Analyst

Alpha Omega; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Business Analyst to support an IT portfolio within a PMO. The role focuses on controls, dashboards, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work arrangement in the National Capital Region (Arlington, VA or Washington, DC).

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a BA, strong analytic/reporting skills, and experience with Jira/Confluence, SDLC/SELC, and cloud systems. DHS-related clearance is preferred, with competitive benefits and compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to translate complex needs for diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SDLC/SELC and cloud systems.

Responsibilities

• Review control data and identify IT delivery improvements.
• Create dashboards/reports on control adherence.
• Lead multi-team projects and document requirements.
• Suggest tools to improve IT security and efficiency.
• Perform gap analysis against regulations and standards.
• Coordinate renewals and contracting with system owners.
• Liaise with IT, Finance, and Acquisition teams daily.
• Decompose large initiatives into smaller requirements.
• Present requirements to stakeholders for feedback.
• Lead meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintain SharePoint site architecture and capabilities.
• Manage Confluence/Jira boards for multiple teams.

Skills

Agile analysis techniques

Stakeholder collaboration

Requirements elicitation

Data reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

SDLC/SELC knowledge

Cloud systems knowledge

SharePoint management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or IT

Technical certifications acceptable

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust EOD, US Citizen (Secret Clearance or above preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid; onsite 2 days a week minimum/once a month on-site customer facing meeting; in the National Capital Region (Arlington, VA or Washington, DC) (applicants must be based within a commutable distance (no more than 2 hours) within the National Capital Region

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Business Analyst to support an IT portfolio within a PMO for one of our clients.The selected candidate will, at a minimum, fulfill the responsibilities below.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other teams to review control data and identify improvements in the IT delivery process and controls.
• Contribute to the creation of dashboards and reports demonstrating control adherence and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating with others to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems.
• Recommend technologies and tools that improve the efficiency, quality, and security of IT systems.
• Assist in conducting process gap analysis of controls to key regulations, mapping to industry standards and developing continuous compliance monitoring.
• Ensure system owners are compliant with renewals and contracting process.
• Serve as liaison to IT, Finance, and Acquisition teams, ensuring that a strong relationship and smooth daily processes are maintained.
• Decompose and document large initiatives into smaller requirements.
• Present documented requirements to stakeholders for feedback.
• Suggest product improvements or enhancements to increase end-user satisfaction.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage SharePoint site to include technical capabilities in design and site architecture.
• Manage Confluence Jira board for multiple teams.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Knowledge of various agile business analysis techniques including interviewing, brainstorming, problem discovery, and MVP identification.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at varied levels.
• Experience in supporting business and project teams in translating complex business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to ask probing questions to team members.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Strong analytical and data reporting skills.
• Able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.
• Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Takes the initiative to research, learn and deliver; anticipates the play.
• Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or Software Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
• Knowledge of Cloud Systems and Solutions
• Ability to independently manage SharePoint sites.
• Familiarity with process automation tools and data pipelines.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or an IT related field, which can be substituted for technical certifications or relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:

• Certified Product Owner or Certified Scrum Master
• Advanced Certified Product Owner or Advanced Certified Scrum Master
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an environment leveraging Agile.
• Active or recent previous DHS experience highly desired.
• Proven track record of delivering solutions with a customer-first mindset.
• Expertise in supporting transformative initiatives across multiple teams.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $80,000- $100,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security- supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience - supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART) we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

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