Part-Time IT Business Analyst / System Tester (DC Metro Area ONLY)

RCG; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

RCG, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time IT Business Analyst / System Tester to support the Office of Sustainable Fisheries. The role blends business analysis with hands-on testing, including requirements gathering, workflow development, and UAT coordination.

Approximately 90% remote work with about 10% on-site participation in the DC metro region. You will work with stakeholders to evaluate processes, define system requirements, and document test plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, MIS or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing complex IT problems and identifying practical solutions.
• Experience developing requirements, workflow maps, use cases, and test documentation.
• Experience coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and defect tracking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current business systems and processes and recommend improvements.
• Analyze requirements and translate needs into system requirements and designs.
• Gather requirements via interviews and reviews of project documents.
• Map data flows and develop system specs, wireframes, and user stories.
• Create workflow diagrams, data management plans, and traceability matrices.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts; coordinate UAT.
• Document procedures and support release management and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

UAT coordination

Test planning

Documentation

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, MIS

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Part-Time IT Business Analyst / System Tester

Location: Remote – Approximately 10% On-Site Support as Required (Must be local to the DC metro area ONLY)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: Approximately 90% Remote / 10% On-Site
Salary Range: W-2 or 1099 (rates to be determined)
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Who We Are

RCG, Inc. is a growing federal contracting company delivering technology, cybersecurity, and professional solutions that support critical government missions. We are proudly Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build rewarding careers.

The Opportunity

RCG is seeking a Part-Time IT Business Analyst / System Tester to support the Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF). This position will support business requirements analysis, business process improvement, system documentation, application testing, and user acceptance testing. The selected candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate existing processes, identify business and technical requirements, recommend improvements, and help introduce effective systems and solutions.

The role combines traditional business analysis with hands-on system testing, including requirements gathering, process mapping, wireframes, user stories, functional documentation, test planning, defect tracking, and UAT coordination. Approximately 90% of the work is expected to be performed remotely, with approximately 10% requiring on-site participation for meetings, training, troubleshooting, project tasks, or development team activities.

What You'll Do

Business Analysis & Requirements

• Evaluate current business systems and operational processes and recommend improvements.

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate stakeholder needs into clearly defined system requirements.

• Gather business requirements through stakeholder interviews, working sessions, and review of existing project documentation.

• Map data flows and develop detailed system specifications.

• Develop wireframes and user stories that support intuitive and efficient solutions.

• Create workflow charts, data flow diagrams, and data management plans.

• Formally document requirements and develop requirements traceability matrices, use cases, functional design documentation, and process workflows.

• Track and prioritize new requirements, system enhancements, and defect resolution.

• Conduct market research and gather pricing information as required.

• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and improve system functionality.

System Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and document comprehensive application test plans.

• Create detailed test cases and test scripts based on documented business and functional requirements.

• Perform system testing by executing test cases and test scripts.

• Identify, document, and track system defects using appropriate defect-tracking tools.

• Verify that system functionality meets established business requirements.

• Manage and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with project sponsors and stakeholders.

• Support defect resolution and retesting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide user training and guidance as needed during UAT and system implementation.

Systems, Documentation & Project Support

• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation for new and existing projects.

• Create and maintain user reference materials and training documentation.

• Write and update system procedures and protocols.

• Support system reporting and release management activities.

• Support workflow-related requirements and ServiceNow application troubleshooting.

• Work with project teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

• Perform additional business analysis, testing, and project support activities as necessary for successful project completion.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or a related field.

• Experience analyzing complex information technology problems and identifying practical solutions.

• Demonstrated experience with business process improvement and requirements development.

• Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and technical requirements.

• Ability to develop process workflows, use cases, user stories, and functional documentation.

• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases and test scripts.

• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking application defects.

• Experience supporting or coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow applications, workflows, or troubleshooting.

• Experience developing requirements traceability matrices and functional design documentation.

• Experience with application release management processes.

• Experience developing user documentation and delivering system or application training.

• Previous experience supporting federal government programs or projects.

Please Note

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable government background investigation and customer onboarding requirements. Candidates cannot begin work until all required government processing has been successfully completed.

Why Join RCG?

• Join a company proudly Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

• Support meaningful federal government programs and initiatives.

• Apply both business analysis and system testing expertise in a collaborative environment.

• Work directly with stakeholders to improve business processes, systems, and user experiences.

• Gain experience across requirements development, application testing, UAT, documentation, and ServiceNow-related activities.

• Enjoy a primarily remote work environment while contributing to important federal projects.

• Be part of a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RCG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources