Business Analyst / Project Coordinator

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a leading engineering solutions provider for NASA pursuits, is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Coordinator to bridge stakeholders and technical teams. You will own requirements, elicit needs, and craft BRDs and user stories for multi-project scenarios.

You will lead elicitation, document processes, and support UAT while leveraging AI tools to accelerate analysis and documentation. Onsite work in Houston may apply, with robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with ability to uncover unstated needs.
• Proven ability to write BRDs, functional specs, use cases, and user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for drafting requirements and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analyst between business stakeholders and the technical team, owning requirements from first conversation through UAT
• Identify the underlying business problem behind each request and separate the stated solution from the actual need
• Lead requirements elicitation through interviews, workshops, and process observations
• Produce complete BRDs including problem statement, objectives, processes, rules, exceptions, and acceptance criteria
• Translate business requirements into functional specs and user stories for developers
• Map current and future-state processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for automation or AI
• Maintain traceability from business need through development and testing
• Plan and support user acceptance testing, write test scenarios, coordinate testers, track defects
• Use AI tools to speed up analysis, documentation, and process discovery, ensuring accuracy
• In coordination with IT Section Manager, support project execution: track tasks, milestones, risks, dependencies

Skills

Project coordination

Requirements elicitation

BRD writing

AI tools

Process modeling

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Project tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Visio

Smartsheet

Azure DevOps

Jira

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

• Experience supporting project coordination across multiple concurrent efforts

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

Business Analyst / Project Coordinator

The Business Analyst / Project Coordinator will:

• Serve as the primary analyst between business stakeholders and the technical team, owning requirements from the first conversation through user acceptance
• Identify the underlying business problem behind each request: ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and separate the stated solution from the actual need
• Lead requirements elicitation through stakeholder interviews, workshops, process observation, and analysis of existing documents and data
• Produce complete Business Requirements Documents that include the problem statement, business objectives, current and future-state processes, business rules, exceptions and edge cases, assumptions, and measurable acceptance criteria
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories that developers can build from without repeated clarification
• Map current and future-state processes, and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or AI
• Maintain traceability from business need through development and testing
• Plan and support user acceptance testing (UAT), including writing test scenarios, coordinating testers, and tracking defects to resolution
• Use AI tools to speed up analysis, documentation, and process discovery, and validate AI output for accuracy and completeness
• In coordination with the IT Section Manager, support project execution for assigned efforts: track tasks, milestones, risks, and dependencies; facilitate status meetings; prepare status updates; and assess the impact of change requests

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of uncovering unstated needs and resolving conflicting requirements across stakeholders
• Proven ability to write detailed BRDs, functional specifications, use cases, and user stories with acceptance criteria
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) in business analysis work, such as drafting requirements, summarizing meetings, analyzing processes, or analyzing data
• Proficiency in process modeling (BPMN, swimlane diagrams, flowcharts) using Visio or similar tools
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with Smartsheet for project tracking and reporting
• Experience supporting project coordination across multiple concurrent efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to management

Preferences

• CBAP, CCBA, or PMI-PBA certification
• PMP, CAPM, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
• Experience in aerospace, government contracting, or NASA/DoD environments
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle for .NET/web applications
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, or similar tools
• Basic SQL skills for data validation and analysis
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Experience identifying and implementing AI or automation use cases within business processes

Compensation

• Salary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Compensation Details

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.