Jr. Business Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support process discovery, mapping, and documentation across Agile workstreams. You’ll conduct stakeholder interviews and assist in developing current- and future-state processes.

The role requires a US citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, and 2+ years in business analysis. You will work at client sites in Washington, DC and Tyson's Corner, VA, with a focus on process improvement.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required due to client engagements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Two (2)+ years of business analysis or process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of BPMN, UML, swim-lanes, and journey mapping.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business process discovery and documentation across multiple Agile workstreams.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshop support activities.
• Create As-Is and To-Be process documentation and process maps.
• Capture requirements, business rules, and operational procedures.
• Assist with sprint planning and backlog development.
• Maintain project repositories and process documentation.

Skills

Process mapping

Stakeholder interviews

Requirements elicitation

BPMN/UML

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Operations, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Junior Business Analyst will support business process discovery, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, requirements gathering, and documentation efforts across multiple Agile workstreams. The role will assist senior analysts in developing current-state and future-state process documentation and identifying opportunities for process improvement.Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshop support activities.Develop and maintain As-Is and To-Be process documentation.Create process maps, swim lanes, journey maps, and workflow diagrams.Capture requirements, business rules, and operational procedures.Document roles, responsibilities, dependencies, and pain points.Support business process analysis and recommendation development.Maintain project repositories and process documentation.Assist with sprint planning and backlog development activities.Support executive briefing development and meeting preparation.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Operations, or related field.Two (2+) plus years of business analysis or process improvement experience.Knowledge of requirements elicitation techniques.Familiarity with BPMN, UML, swim-lanes, and journey mapping.Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.Work from client office in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Tyson's Corner, VA.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting federal agencies or financial regulators.Exposure to Agile project delivery methodologies.Experience working with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.Experience supporting data-intensive or analytical organizations.Interest in process improvement and modernization initiatives.The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.