Business Analyst (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Business Analyst to support KTS and our government customer on a remote basis. The role focuses on translating NEPA processes into actionable user stories and system requirements for a federal IT modernization effort.

You will collaborate with USDA's Product Owner and diverse stakeholders to document business needs, develop and prioritize user stories, map data standards, and support UAT milestones. A Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting and analyzing complex business processes and translating them into technical requirements
• Proven ability to write user stories and manage backlogs in an agile environment
• Experience working on federal IT modernization projects preferred
• Knowledge of NEPA environmental review processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Understand and document business needs related to NEPA processes with USDA Product Owner
• Develop, refine, and prioritize user stories for diverse users including USDA staff and the public
• Analyze current environmental review workflows across 10 USDA agencies to identify automation opportunities
• Support development of Case Management, Document Library, and AI-based Recommendation Engine modules
• Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of business rules, workflows, and acceptance criteria
• Assist in mapping USDA data standards and NEPA regulatory requirements to system functionality
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) at MVP milestones and beyond
• Identify and document process gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for automation

Skills

Business process analysis

Agile user stories

Stakeholder communication

Federal environmental review knowledge

Federal IT modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Koniag Technology Solutions, inc a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Business Analyst to support KTS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.
The Business Analyst connects USDA’s environmental review business needs with the technical development team. This person helps translate complex NEPA processes into clear, actionable user stories and system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the USDA Product Owner to understand and document business needs related to NEPA environmental review processes
• Develop, refine, and prioritize user stories for a wide range of users including USDA staff, managers, executives, and the public
• Analyze current environmental review workflows across 10 USDA agencies and identify opportunities for automation and improvement
• Support the development of the Case Management, Document Library, and AI-based Recommendation Engine modules
• Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of business rules, workflows, and acceptance criteria
• Assist in mapping USDA data standards and NEPA regulatory requirements to system functionality
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) at the six-month MVP milestone and beyond
• Identify and document process gaps, redundancies, and automation opportunities

Required Skills:

• Experience with business process analysis and requirements documentation
• Familiarity with agile user story writing and backlog management
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical government stakeholders
• Knowledge of federal environmental review or permitting processes is a plus
• Experience working on federal IT modernization projects preferred

Education & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a business analyst or requirements analyst on IT projects, with at least 2 years supporting federal government clients
• Experience documenting and analyzing complex business processes and translating them into technical requirements
• Demonstrated experience writing user stories and managing backlogs in an agile environment
• Experience working with environmental, regulatory, or permitting programs is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with federal data standards and regulatory compliance requirements

Certifications:

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), or IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) preferred

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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