IT Requirements Manager

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave and floating holidays

Semi-monthly pay cycle

Job summary

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp. is seeking an IT Requirements Manager to support government IT initiatives. You will lead use case development, gather requirements for pilots, and coordinate stakeholder workshops with mission stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have an active Secret clearance, S. citizenship, and 5+ years as a business analyst, with experience in federal cybersecurity and process improvement. This role offers opportunities within the NCR and national projects.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with DHS EOD suitability considerations.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead use case identification and prioritization with mission stakeholders.
• Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings.
• Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements.
• Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions.
• Define measurable objectives and success criteria for pilot initiatives.
• Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders.
• Document operational workflows and identify friction points for automation.
• Support governance review processes with business impact analysis.
• Develop metrics frameworks for measuring pilot and production outcomes.
• Create stakeholder communications and status reports.
• Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle.
• Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation.
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure pilot scope discipline and clear exit/transition decisions.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Use case development

User stories

Business process analysis

Federal program experience

Education

BS in Business Administration or Information Systems

HS Diploma + 7+ years experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

Responsibilities

Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking an IT Requirements Manager to work for our company.

Summary

• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• Lead use case identification and prioritization activities with mission stakeholders.
• Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings.
• Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements.
• Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions.
• Define measurable objectives and success criteria for pilot initiatives.
• Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders.
• Document operational workflows and identify friction points for automation.
• Support governance review processes with business impact analysis.
• Develop metrics frameworks for measuring pilot and production outcomes.
• Create stakeholder communications and status reports.
• Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle.
• Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation.
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure pilot scope discipline and clear exit/transition decisions.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• S. Citizenship.
• BS in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
• 5+ years of experience as a business analyst or requirements analyst.
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments.
• Experience with use case development and user story creation.
• Knowledge of business process analysis and improvement methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project coordination and tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with business analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferences

• Desired Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level II, ITIL, CBAP, PMI-PBA, SaFE
• Background in technology assessment or capability evaluation.
• Experience with agile requirements management.
• Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations.
• Experience developing metrics and performance measurement frameworks.
• Understanding of federal governance and decision-making processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Work With Us

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.