Lead Business Analyst (DHS)

PBG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Plan options

Yearly Bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

PBG is seeking a Lead Business Analyst in Washington, DC to provide overall responsibility for executing tasks across the agency portfolio. You will envision and deliver long-term strategies that meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in systems analysis, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans. Attractive benefits include a 401K plan, health care options, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in business analysis.
• Experience in systems analysis and requirements gathering.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems analysis and business process analysis across the IT portfolio.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable business requirements.
• Support budgeting and financial analysis for programs.
• Prepare programmatic/status briefings for executive-level presentations.

Skills

Technical, business, and solution architecture experience

Proven configuration management experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact.

Position

Lead Business Analyst

Location

Washington, DC Metro Area (onsite as required)

Clearance/Screening

High Risk Public Trust required – candidates must complete a Tier 4 background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication prior to placement.

Position Summary

The Lead Business Analyst will have overall responsibility for execution of tasks across the agency portfolio, including envisioning and delivering long-term strategies that meet mission objectives. The lead will translate stakeholder needs into business and technical requirements, provide architecture‑level guidance, make decisions related to technical implementations, and communicate complex technical topics to non‑technical executive‑level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems and business analysis across the IT portfolio: requirements elicitation, business process analysis, workflow mapping, gap analysis, and solution definition.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable business and technical requirements and provide application architecture guidance (inventory analysis; component classification; integration approaches).
• Support and participate in governance and lifecycle processes (CPIC, DHS SELC, OMB Exhibit 300, CCBs, and similar forums).
• Lead configuration management activities: configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audits, and documentation.
• Conduct continuous risk assessment and manage mitigation strategies across program execution.
• Support budgeting and financial analysis for programs: maintain budget/spend plans, track obligations/commitments/expenses, perform variance analysis and forecasting, and coordinate with finance and program control specialists.
• Manage and oversee subcontractor work when applicable; ensure timely status reporting and deliverable completion.
• Prepare programmatic/status briefings and participate in proposal/orals preparation and executive‑level presentations as needed.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in systems analysis, business process analysis, requirements analysis/gathering, and related project lifecycle activities.

Required Skills & Technical Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical, business, and solution architecture experience.
• Experience identifying and classifying application components to support business and performance objectives and the technologies they employ; experience analyzing application inventories and developing architecture guidance.
• Experience with DHS SELC and federal governance and investment processes (CPIC, OMB Exhibit 300).
• Proven configuration management and change control experience.
• Familiarity integrating federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements (DHS sensitive systems policy, NIST 800-series, FISMA) into solution designs.

Preferred/Desirable

• Prior DHS or similar federal law enforcement experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of DHS ICE System Lifecycle Management (SLM) preferred.
• Proposal/orals presentation experience (preferred).
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification) is desired; equivalent experience may be acceptable.

Soft Skills

• Excellent active listening and verbal communication; strong business writing.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non‑technical executive‑level stakeholders and to elicit cooperation across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and timelines.

Tools & Platforms

• Jira/Confluence, ServiceNow, Git/GitHub/GitLab, Microsoft Teams/Outlook/SharePoint, MS Excel/PowerPoint, and earned‑value/cost‑tracking tools.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long‑term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" relationship.