IT Requirements Manager

castaliasystems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401k matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking an IT Requirements Manager to support a critical government mission in the United States. You will identify use cases, gather requirements, and coordinate stakeholders to ensure technology insertions align with mission goals and measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, traceability, and performance measurement while guiding cross-functional teams through pilots and production transitions.

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD Suitability
• 5+ years as business analyst or requirements analyst
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills
• 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

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 pilots
• Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders
• Document workflows and identify friction points for automation
• Support governance review processes with business impact analysis
• Develop metrics frameworks for 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

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

BS in Business Administration or Information Systems, or HS Diploma +7 years experience

Tools

Requirements tools & techniques

Job description

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Clearance: Secret with ability to get a DHS Suitability

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary

Castalia is seeking an IT Requirements Manager to support this critical customer mission. The IT Requirements Manager will facilitate use case identification, requirements gathering, and stakeholder coordination for technology integration initiatives. This role ensures technology insertions align with mission goals, operational priorities, and measurable outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations and communication.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs
• Background in technology assessment or capability evaluation
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments
• 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
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II
• ITIL, CBAP, PMI-PBA
• SaFE

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.

Travel

• As required

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers’ needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Compensation

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401k matching
• generous PTO
• paid holidays
• professional training opportunities
• even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.