Business Analyst - ACWS

Socket.dev; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Business Analyst to translate stakeholder needs into clear backlog items and acceptance criteria, supporting modernization and delivery decisions. The role requires DoD process familiarity, AI workflow understanding, and hands-on BA experience in enterprise systems.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Security+ certification, and an active SECRET clearance. Experience with Appian/Jira and enterprise workflow systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience translating mission requirements into system capabilities.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition, contracting, and enterprise processes.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled business capabilities and analytics use cases.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document ACWS requirements, workflows, and business rules.
• Convert needs into backlog-ready stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support UAT planning, scenario review, issue triage, and validation; maintain traceability across teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Copilot AI experience

DoD knowledge

AI workflow concepts

BA experience 5+ yrs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CompTIA Security+

Active Secret clearance

Tools

Appian

LC/NC platforms

Jira

Enterprise workflow systems

Job description

Business Analyst

Summary: Translates stakeholder needs, acquisition processes, and mission requirements into clear, actionable backlog items, acceptance criteria, and implementation guidance that support modernization, testing, and delivery decisions.

Required Skills:

• All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Product Owner, or Requirements Analyst supporting enterprise business systems.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, contracting, procurement, financial, and business processes, including experience translating mission and functional requirements into system capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled business capabilities, workflow automation, decision support, and analytics use cases
• Comp Tia Security+ certification
• Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems.
• SAFe, Agile, Business Analysis, Product Owner/Product Manager, or ITIL certification preferred.
• Experience with Appian, LC/NC platforms, Jira, and enterprise workflow systems.
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical use cases for requirements analysis and user support

Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyze, and document ACWS requirements, workflows, and business rules
• Convert needs into backlog-ready stories and acceptance criteria
• Support UAT planning, scenario review, issue triage, and validationMaintain traceability and cross-team clarifications
• Identify process improvements.

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DSA - Salary Pay Range

$115,000 — $125,000 USD

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