IT Business Analyst

DANE LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

DANE LLC in Washington, DC is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support the Enterprise Applications Management Division. You will gather, analyze, and document requirements, manage backlogs in Jira, and translate business needs into BRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

This hybrid role requires Agile expertise, UAT coordination, and collaboration with developers, QA, and stakeholders. You will maintain Confluence docs, drive process improvements, and help ensure project success while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst supporting software development or IT projects.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements.
• Experience creating BRDs, user stories, processes, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience working in Agile environments and supporting Scrum teams.
• Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and requirements tracking.
• Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge management.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements elicitation sessions.
• Experience supporting UAT, including test planning, execution, and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements from stakeholders.
• Create and maintain BRDs, user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and interviews to elicit requirements.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira to support Agile development.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support UAT planning and execution.
• Track defects and maintain project documentation in Confluence.
• Develop reports and data analyses to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and best practices.

Skills

Jira backlog management

Confluence documentation

Agile delivery

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder engagement

UAT coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Description

At DANE, we keep great people by treating them well: generous PTO from your first day, comprehensive benefits, and support to keep learning. You'll join a sharp, mission-driven team where your input matters and your work makes a direct impact.

We are seeking an IT Business Analyst to support Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD), where effective requirements management, stakeholder engagement, and Agile delivery are essential to supporting enterprise operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to gather and document requirements, manage product backlogs, and translate business needs into user stories, business requirements documents (BRDs), and acceptance criteria. This role requires experience supporting Agile software development efforts, facilitating sprint activities and ceremonies, coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), tracking defects, and maintaining project documentation in Jira & Confluence. You will contribute to business process improvement, data analysis, and solution delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Washington, DC. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements from stakeholders.
• Create and maintain Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and interviews with stakeholders to elicit and validate requirements.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira to support Agile development efforts.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in and support Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, execution, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Track, document, and assist in the resolution of defects and issues throughout development and testing.
• Maintain project documentation, knowledge bases, and requirements artifacts in Confluence.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Monitor project progress and communicate requirements changes, risks, and dependencies to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support solution validation activities to ensure delivered capabilities meet business needs and project objectives.
• Assist with change management activities, user training, and implementation support as needed.
• Develop reports, metrics, and data analyses to support business decision-making and performance measurement.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and best practices for requirements management and project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst supporting software development or IT projects.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements.
• Experience creating Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), user stories, process flows, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments and supporting Scrum teams.
• Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and requirements tracking.
• Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge management.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements elicitation sessions.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in performing business process analysis and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Preferred Certifications / Experience

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), or equivalent Business Analysis certification.
• Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe certification.
• Experience supporting federal government or law enforcement agency programs.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies, requirements management best practices, and change management processes.
• Experience working on enterprise application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

Location

• Washington, DC
• Hybrid - 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days)

Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

Hours

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

Employment Classification

• Employment Classification Eligibility - W2

Relocation

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

Benefits

• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.