Business Analyst, Requirements & Documentation (Mid-Level)

careers-dminc; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

DMI in Rockville, MD is seeking a Mid-Level Business Analyst to translate stakeholder inputs into clear requirements for federal IT projects. You will work with senior BAs, PMs, and Government stakeholders to produce user stories, epics, and sprint-ready backlog items with acceptance criteria.

You will maintain requirement repositories and participate in sprint planning, coordinating UAT, and communicating tradeoffs for scope changes. A U.S. Citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience in a federal IT or software development environment.
• Proficiency in user story writing, acceptance criteria development, and sprint backlog management.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Agile project tracking tools.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, structured requirements documents and meeting minutes.
• Experience with UAT coordination and defect triage in a federal IT environment.
• Familiarity with EPLC documentation standards and federal requirements management practices preferred.
• Citizenship: US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements for assigned system-enhancement workstreams in collaboration with senior BAs, PMs, and Government stakeholders.
• Translate stakeholder inputs and workshop outputs into user stories, epics, and sprint-ready backlog items with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Maintain requirements repositories and change logs throughout the project lifecycle using Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint.
• Participate in sprint planning sessions to clarify requirements for development teams and answer questions on acceptance criteria during the sprint.
• Coordinate weekly stakeholder check-ins to capture evolving needs and document decisions and action items.
• Perform impact analysis for proposed scope changes and communicate tradeoffs to the Project Manager within two business days of a change request.
• Coordinate UAT execution by developing test scenarios, coordinating stakeholder participation, and channeling defect feedback back to the development team.
• Update and maintain functional specifications, wireframe annotations, and workflow narratives throughout the system lifecycle.
• Produce and distribute meeting minutes for all requirements and stakeholder sessions within three business days.

Skills

User stories

Acceptance criteria

Sprint backlog management

Jira

Azure DevOps

Communication

UAT coordination

Defect triage

EPLC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

About DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

About the Opportunity

DMI is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in requirements elicitation and sprint-level documentation to support the Federal Program. This individual will be embedded in active system enhancement workstreams, translating stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable requirements that development and engineering teams can build from. The Mid-Level BA serves as the connective tissue between what the customer says they need and what the technical team understands it is building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements discovery, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements for assigned system-enhancement workstreams in collaboration with senior BAs, PMs, and Government stakeholders
• Translate stakeholder inputs and workshop outputs into user stories, epics, and sprint-ready backlog items with clearly defined acceptance criteria
• Maintain requirements repositories and change logs throughout the project lifecycle using customer-approved tooling (Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint)
• Participate in sprint planning sessions to clarify requirements for development teams and answer questions on acceptance criteria during the sprint
• Coordinate weekly stakeholder check-ins to capture evolving needs and document decisions and action items
• Perform impact analysis for proposed scope changes and communicate tradeoffs to the Project Manager within two (2) business days of a change request
• Coordinate UAT execution by developing test scenarios, coordinating stakeholder participation, and channeling defect feedback back to the development team
• Update and maintain functional specifications, wireframe annotations, and workflow narratives throughout the system lifecycle
• Produce and distribute meeting minutes for all requirements and stakeholder sessions within three (3) business days

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required
• Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience in a federal IT or software development environment

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Proficiency in user story writing, acceptance criteria development, and sprint backlog management
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Agile project tracking tools
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, structured requirements documents and meeting minutes
• Experience with UAT coordination and defect triage in a federal IT environment
• Familiarity with EPLC documentation standards and federal requirements management practices preferred

Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Location: Rockville, MD

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - must work onsite in Rockville, MD (1 day remote)

Minimum Salary Rate

$102,437

Median Salary Rate

$128,046

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Do What’s Right- We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome- We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers- We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart- We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together - We collaborate and celebrate our success.

These values aren’t just ideals—they show up in how we support every part of your well-being:

• Convenience/Concierge- Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.
• Development- Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.
• Financial- Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.
• Recognition- Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.
• Wellness - Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

DMIvalues employeesfor their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.