Federal IT & Data Technical Business Analyst

Imagineeer; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer in Washington, DC area seeks a seasoned Business Analyst to elicit and document requirements, model business processes, and support system integration for federal contracts. You will work with engineers, architects, and testers, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and ensure alignment with SDLC, Agile, and compliance standards including Section 508.

This role requires clear communication, data analysis skills, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance; prior federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with federal contract involvement.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies, Agile frameworks, and requirements management practices.
• Experience with requirements gathering, process modeling, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with requirements and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DOORS, or similar).
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, cloud services, and system integration concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews.
• Develop business process models, data flow diagrams, and technical specifications to support system development and integration.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and testers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and properly implemented.
• Support Agile and DevSecOps delivery by writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for applications, databases, reporting tools, and integration solutions.
• Conduct gap analyses, impact assessments, and feasibility studies for IT modernization and system migration projects.
• Assist in system testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and quality assurance by validating requirements against deliverables.
• Prepare technical and business documentation, including requirements traceability matrices, design artifacts, and user guides.
• Provide data analysis, reporting, and visualization to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal IT standards, security, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and records management policies.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Support change management, training, and stakeholder engagement activities for system rollouts.

Skills

SDLC knowledge

Agile frameworks

Requirements management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Business Analysis experience

Federal clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business

Master’s degree in IT/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

DOORS

Job description

Imagineeer in Washington, DC area seeks a seasoned Business Analyst to elicit and document requirements, model business processes, and support system integration for federal contracts. You will work with engineers, architects, and testers, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and ensure alignment with SDLC, Agile, and compliance standards including Section 508.

This role requires clear communication, data analysis skills, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance; prior federal