Business Analyst (Health)

Guidehouse; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) retirement

Group insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to support Agile software development for federal and commercial clients in the Health sector. You will independently lead requirements activities, partner with technical and business leadership, and contribute to on-time, high-quality delivery.

You will translate business needs into user stories, manage the product backlog with Product Owners, facilitate Agile ceremonies, document functional and nonfunctional requirements, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• US Citizenship or Green Card and ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation for Agile software projects.
• Translate business needs into testable user stories, epics, features, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Product Owners to manage, prioritize, and refine the product backlog.
• Act as liaison between client stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure alignment with business goals.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Requirements elicitation

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Family: Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support Agile software development projects for federal and commercial clients in the Health industry. This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst who can independently lead requirements activities, partner closely with technical and business leadership, and contribute to overall delivery success.

As a Business Analyst, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, owning complex requirement efforts and helping shape scalable, high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation efforts for Agile software development initiatives
• Translate complex business needs into clear, testable user stories, epics, features, and acceptance criteria
• Partner with Product Owners to manage, prioritize, and refine the product backlog
• Act as a primary liaison between client stakeholders and technical delivery teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., security, performance, integration, scalability)
• Support solution design discussions by providing business and system-level insights
• Identify and manage requirements-related risks, dependencies, assumptions, and impacts
• Support testing, defect triage, and user acceptance activities to ensure solutions meet business intent
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and delivery reporting as needed
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship or a Green card is required and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST"
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• FIVE (5) years or more years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience translating business needs into technical artifacts (user stories, workflows, data requirements, APIs)
• Experience defining, prioritizing, and delivering data-driven product capabilities leveraging modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks
• Must be willing to work TWO (2) days ONSITE- Hybrid

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting federal government clients or highly regulated environments
• Strong ability to independently lead requirements efforts with minimal oversight
• Proficiency with Agile and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Knowledge of Health industry related software needs and acumen
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Familiarity with modern software architectures (cloud-native, microservices, APIs)
• Familiarity with data exchange standards such as HL7 v2.5, CDA and FHIR
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers and applying design thinking practices
• Agile or business analysis certifications (CSPO, CSM, PMI-PBA, SAFe, or similar)
• Experience contributing to proposals, SOWs, or client-facing deliverables

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group