Business Analyst - ACWS

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

Job summary

DSA in Fort Dix, New Jersey, is seeking a Business Analyst to translate stakeholder needs into backlog items, acceptance criteria, and implementation guidance to support modernization, testing, and delivery decisions.

The role requires a BA with DoD domain knowledge, security clearance (Active Secret), and certification, plus experience with AI-enabled workflows and enterprise systems. Candidates with SAFe/Agile and Jira/Appian experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar Supporting enterprise business systems.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, contracting, and procurement processes.
• Active Secret clearance is required or can be obtained.
• Experience translating mission and functional requirements into system capabilities.

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 and cross-team clarifications
• Identify process improvements.

Skills

Security+ certification

AI concepts

SAFe/Agile cert

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

Appian

LC/NC platforms

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

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

• 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 validation
• Maintain traceability and cross-team clarifications
• Identify process improvements.

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DSA - Salary Pay Range

The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

$115,000 - $125,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.