Junior Microsoft Business Analyst

Right Seat; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Sick leave

Observed holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Microsoft Business Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level) in Ashburn, Virginia. The ideal candidate will support business process improvements across Microsoft-centric environments. Responsibilities include eliciting and documenting business requirements, analyzing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of relevant experience. This hybrid role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience in business analysis or related roles.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Document and validate business and functional requirements.
• Support initiatives aligned to Microsoft 365 workflows.
• Analyze current-state processes and assist in defining improvements.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 tools

Power BI

Job description

Microsoft Business Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level)

As a Microsoft Business Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level), you will support the analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes across Microsoft-centric environments. Success in this role is defined by clear, actionable requirements, strong stakeholder alignment, and solutions that enhance collaboration, reporting, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements from stakeholders
• Support initiatives aligned to Microsoft 365 / Office 365 workflows and collaboration tools
• Analyze current-state processes and assist in defining future-state improvements
• Partner with technical teams to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements
• Assist with data analysis and reporting using Microsoft-based tools where applicable
• Maintain requirements documentation, process flows, and meeting notes in Microsoft collaboration tools
• Support testing, validation, and user acceptance activities to ensure solutions meet business needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field
• 3–6 years of professional experience in business analysis, process analysis, or related roles
• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Comfort working in Microsoft-centric environments, including Microsoft 365 tools

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain an Agency Public Trust clearance
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• CBAP®, CCBA®, or ECBA™ certification
• SAFe® Business Analyst (SAFe BA) or SAFe® Agilist (SA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
• Experience supporting business process improvement, reporting, or data-driven decision-making initiatives

Work Model

Hybrid role with some travel to Danville, Virginia, as needed. Home base will be RightSeat.AI HQ in Ashburn, Virginia, and/or remote from home after 90 days.

How We Work at RightSeat

• We build trustworthy, responsible AI anchored in real-world impact and customer outcomes
• We operate with a True North mindset, prioritizing clarity, integrity, and mission focus
• We value open-mindedness, humility, and continuous learning over ego or titles
• We believe in ownership, integrity, and winning together as one team

Benefits & Support

RightSeat.AI offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our team members’ health, flexibility, and growth. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, sick leave, and observed holidays. Benefits may vary by role and engagement.

Hiring Process

• Talent Acquisition Discovery
• Role-specific interview or assessment
• Hiring Manager interview
• Final leadership conversation

About RightSeat.AI

RightSeat.AI accelerates responsible AI adoption across government, commercial, and mission-critical environments. We pair mission-savvy advisors with pragmatic builders to deliver secure AI systems, measurable outcomes, and workforce transformation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RightSeat and our clients are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to an inclusive workplace built on respect, integrity, and equal opportunity.