Business Analyst with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a Business Analyst to work with a large federal agency in Washington, DC, with options for remote or hybrid arrangements. The role focuses on gathering and translating business requirements into functional specifications and process maps.

You will develop documentation, briefings, and training materials, and collaborate with government stakeholders to drive service delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Ability to obtain Government Security clearance.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis or related fields.
• Experience with phase-based and Agile delivery methods.
• Experience with Jira or other Agile tools.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Familiarity with government projects and policy/procedures teams.
• Experience interacting with Senior Leadership and Government Executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into process maps and technical system specifications.
• Create documentation meeting organizational standards (architectural diagrams, concepts of operations, status reports).
• Create high-level briefings and communications for customers, management and executives.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for service delivery improvement and new technology.
• Evaluate program materials and develop innovative improvement approaches.
• Gather information from SMEs to develop manuals, specifications, and processes.
• Develop understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian products (Teams, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence).
• Research, outline, write and edit content with cross-team collaboration.
• Develop content across media forms with a cohesive voice.
• Perform risk management and communicate risks and issues.
• Support continuous improvement of products, services, and processes.
• Manage client interaction and expectations.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and collaboration.
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and build client relationships.

Skills

US Citizenship

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Summary

Business Analyst Washington, DC / Remote / Hybrid / Arlington, VA Information Technology / Full Time Hybrid / Hybrid. CGS is looking for business analysts to work with a large federal agency! As a Business Analyst in Business operations and Content Strategy for CGS, you will partner with internal business owners and external partners to understand new business opportunities and define functional requirements. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders.
• Document and analyze business and functional requirements so that they may be accurately translated into process maps and technical system requirements.
• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards, to include but not limited to basic system architectural diagrams/wireframes, concepts of operations, monthly status reports.
• Create high-level briefings and communications materials for customers, management, and executive stakeholders.
• Work with the government and team members to identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for service delivery improvement and new technology implementation.
• Evaluate program materials and develop innovative approaches for improvement.
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Develop and implement a deep understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian products and services (Teams, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence) to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content.
• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various team members to understand project requirements.
• Develop content in various media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation.
• Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues.
• Support a continuous improvement process by providing recommendations on improving products, services, and processes.
• Manage client interaction and expectations regarding team efforts.
• Identify and coordinate cross-team dependencies and collaboration.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, develop and deep lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, or engineering).
• Must be able to successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain required Government Security clearance.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, and/or design of information systems programs and related business processes.
• Experience working with phase-based and Agile delivery methods.
• Experience with Jira or other Agile tools.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users.
• Must be able to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must possess exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government projects and policy/procedures teams.
• Demonstrates ability to interact comfortably with Senior Leadership and/or Government Executives and staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience in managing client requirements and small teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and business presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies.
• Experience tracking and reporting project or program delivery progress and budget execution.
• Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
• Project Management, Agile, and/or Cyber Certifications (PMP / ACP / CSM / SAFe / CISM).

Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/. For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $60,000 - $110,000 a year.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.