Lead Requirements Analyst

Akumen, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumen, Inc. seeks an experienced Lead Requirements Analyst to guide analysis for mission‑critical federal government systems, partnering with Government stakeholders, end users, and development teams.

You will translate needs into actionable requirements, support Agile delivery with Scrum practices, and mentor analysts while using Jira and Tableau to inform recommendations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience working as an analyst.
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience working with an Agile team using Scrum.
• Experience working with end users and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with active listening.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis activities for complex federal government systems.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, end users, development teams and Agile team members.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements.
• Support Agile delivery, including requirements refinement and Scrum activities.
• Mentor and provide leadership to other analysts.
• Use Jira to document, manage, and track requirements and activities.
• Prepare analytical reports and recommendations.
• Analyze complex problems and develop recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in a remote, highly collaborative environment.
• Develop expertise on SEVP/SEVIS requirements and regulatory processes.

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Job description

Akumen, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Requirements Analyst to lead requirements analysis and support the enhancement and delivery of mission‑critical federal government systems.

The Lead Requirements Analyst will be responsible for working closely with development teams, end users, and Government stakeholders to analyze and define requirements, prepare analytical reports and assessments, support Agile delivery, use Jira and Tableau to support analysis and recommendations, and provide leadership and mentoring to other analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis activities supporting complex federal government systems.


• Work closely with Government stakeholders, end users, development teams, and Agile team members to identify, analyze, document, and refine requirements.


• Facilitate requirements discussions and translate business and operational needs into clear, actionable requirements.


• Collaborate with development teams throughout the requirements and system development lifecycle.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other analysts.


• Support Agile teams using Scrum methodology, including requirements refinement and other Agile activities.


• Use Jira or a related system to document, manage, and track requirements and associated activities.


• Prepare analytical reports, assessments, and recommendations.


• Analyze complex business, operational, and system problems and develop recommendations.


• Apply strong communication and active‑listening skills to understand stakeholder needs and requirements.


• Work effectively in a remote and highly collaborative environment while maintaining team engagement.


• Use Tableau workbooks and dashboards to perform analysis and support requirements recommendations.


• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of SEVP's mission, organizational units, and operational requirements.


• Develop expert‑level knowledge of SEVIS features, functionality, business processes, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience.


• 8+ years of experience working as an analyst.


• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment.


• Experience working with an Agile team using Scrum methodology.


• Experience using Jira or a related requirements or work management system.


• Experience working closely with software or application development teams.


• Experience working directly with end users and business stakeholders.


• Demonstrated experience providing leadership and mentoring to other analysts.


• Experience preparing analytical reports and assessments.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong active‑listening capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, highly collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Kanban methodology.


• DHS, ICE, SEVP, SEVIS, or other federal government experience.


• Experience using Tableau workbooks and dashboards for analysis and recommendations.


• Knowledge of requirements management and analysis within an Agile software development environment.


• Experience supporting complex or mission‑critical federal information systems.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a federal clearance.

Salary Range

Minimum $115,000 - Maximum $135,000 annually

The salary range listed for this position reflects Akumen, Inc.'s current estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, and alignment with contract, labor category, and customer requirements. Compensation decisions may also be influenced by contract award status and available funding

.Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.