Remote Lead Requirements Analyst - Federal Systems

Akumen, Inc.; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumen, Inc. in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Lead Requirements Analyst to drive requirements analysis for federal government systems.

You will work with Government stakeholders, end users, and agile teams to document and refine requirements, prepare reports, and mentor other analysts. Responsibilities include leading analysis activities, supporting Scrum ceremonies, using Jira and Tableau to inform decisions, and developing expert knowledge of SEVIS processes and regulations.

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.

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.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Job description

Akumen, Inc. in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Lead Requirements Analyst to drive requirements analysis for federal government systems.

You will work with Government stakeholders, end users, and agile teams to document and refine requirements, prepare reports, and mentor other analysts. Responsibilities include leading analysis activities, supporting Scrum ceremonies, using Jira and Tableau to inform decisions, and developing expert knowledge of SEVIS processes and regulations.