Business Analyst (Health)

Guidehouse; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support Agile software development projects for federal and commercial Health clients. The role demands independent leadership of requirements activities, collaboration with technical and business leadership, and contribution to overall delivery success.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of BA experience in Agile environments, and can translate business needs into user stories and technical artifacts.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or green card with ability to obtain public trust.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 4+ years as a Business Analyst on software development projects.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience translating business needs into technical artifacts (user stories, workflows, data requirements, APIs).
• Experience delivering data-driven product capabilities on modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake/Databricks).
• Willingness to work two days onsite - hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation and validation for Agile software initiatives.
• Translate 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 liaison between client stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, integration, scalability).
• Support solution design discussions with business and system insights.
• Identify and manage requirements-related risks, dependencies, assumptions and impacts.
• Support testing, defect triage and user acceptance activities.
• Contribute to project planning, estimation and delivery reporting.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Agile/Scrum

Backlog prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

User story crafting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

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.

Job Family

Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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
• FOUR (4) 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 $77,000.00-$129,000.00. 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 Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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