Natural Heritage Program Senior Consultant

Timmons Group; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic Solutions Development team. This remote position involves supporting custom application and data analytics projects throughout the software development life cycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis, particularly within Natural Heritage Programs. You'll lead discovery sessions, manage requirements, and collaborate with clients to deliver effective solutions. Join a company recognized as a 'Best Firm to Work For' and contribute to impactful GIS services that help clients achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis or product ownership roles.
• Strong presence in workshops and executive settings.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate client needs into clear, testable user stories.
• Manage and refine the backlog; lead sprint planning meetings.
• Develop training strategies for updated workflows.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile/Scrum

Data Management

User Story Development

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Azure DevOps

Job description

Company DescriptionJob Description

Timmons Group is currently hiring a Senior Business Analyst to join our Solutions Development team working remotely. The Senior Business Analyst will support custom application and data analytics projects through the full software development life cycle. This position involves gathering and managing requirements, documenting user stories, and collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver effective, iterative solutions. Focused on data management for Natural Heritage Programs, the Senior Business Analyst will lead discovery sessions, map workflows, and translate complex needs into user stories. Experience with Esri ArcGIS and spatial data management is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Translate Natural Heritage Program needs (e.g., element tracking, species observations, EO management) into clear, testable user stories to ensure alignment between client SMEs and developers.
• Analyze and present trade-offs (scope, timeline, tech debt vs. new capability) to product owners and support value-based decision-making.
• Act as the go-to contact for the development team, clarifying requirements and resolving ambiguities to keep work progressing smoothly.
• Lead discovery, journey mapping, and backlog refinement sessions with a focus on data management workflows.
• Manage and continuously refine the backlog; lead refinement and sprint planning meetings; maintain visibility into dependencies and definitions of done.
• Provide clear and regular updates to both technical and field staff stakeholders; maintain up-to-date documentation and reporting.
• Develop training and communication strategies to support the adoption of updated workflows and systems focused on EO and species observation data.
• Author process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with Natural Heritage Program goals and data management needs.
• Assist project team members in testing, design, and training to meet overall project goals and deadlines.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Support client relationship development and help secure ongoing work with existing partners.
• Contribute to proposal writing and RFP responses.

Skills and Requirementsof a successful candidate should have the following, but are not limited to:

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis or product ownership roles for enterprise software projects, especially within Natural Heritage Programs or related domains.
• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading discovery workshops with natural resource clients.
• Strong presence in workshops and executive settings, with a clear focus on aligning priorities to programmatic and scientific goals.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum; skilled in breaking down business objectives into epics, features, and user stories.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps or similar for backlog and release management.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS and workflows related to element tracking, EO data, and species observation datasets.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; capable of prioritizing across complex workstreams.
• Confident in providing constructive feedback and leading decision-making discussions.
• CSPO, PBA, CBAP or CCBA preferred

QualificationsAdditional Information

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For". We help government and private clients alike to scale and grow through GIS services. With over 30 years providing expert GIS services, our award-winning team is ready to provide the flexible services to meet the needs of any organization. Our service expertise ranges from traditional GIS architecture and system configuration to custom application development to Enterprise Asset Management. We pride ourselves in being technology professionals that differentiate our services with unrivaled customer service. We are dedicated to solving challenges and helping our clients achieve their vision. For more information, visit www.timmonsgis.com.

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