Business Analyst (Health)

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training & certifications

Employee referral program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to support Agile software development for federal and commercial health clients. You will lead requirements activities, translate business needs into user stories, and partner with Product Owners to manage the backlog.

You will collaborate with delivery teams, facilitate ceremonies, define requirements, and mentor junior analysts to contribute to scalable, high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and translating business needs into technical artifacts (user stories, workflows, data requirements, APIs)
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card; able to obtain and maintain a federal/public trust
• Hybrid work arrangement with onsite requirement (2 days onsite)

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
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and refine the backlog
• Act as liaison between client stakeholders and technical delivery teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Define functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, integration, scalability)
• Support solution design discussions with business and system insights
• Identify and manage requirements risks, dependencies, assumptions, and impacts
• Support testing, defect triage, and user acceptance activities
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and reporting
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices

Skills

Requirements elicitation

User stories

Acceptance criteria

Backlog management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

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 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:

• 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&D 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

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Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.

With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.

Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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