Requirements Analyst - Temp to Hire

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group seeks a qualified Requirements Analyst to support federal cybersecurity programs. The role drives requirements from discovery through delivery, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission needs and resources.

Based in Arlington, VA, the position is initially a 3-month contract with potential for full-time hire. US citizenship and DHS suitability are required, with salary range $70,000–$95,000 per year and a comprehensive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, BA, management, or related field
• 5+ years in IT, cybersecurity, or business operations in federal/large enterprise environments
• Expert in requirements management with elicitation, documentation, and traceability to solution implementation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; curious problem-solver
• Excellent oral and written communication; diplomatic listener
• Strong time management to handle multiple projects; detail-oriented
• Familiar with project management concepts and tools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• US citizenship with ability to obtain DHS suitability (EOD)

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and develop project artifacts (workflows, use cases, processes)
• Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and escalate them
• Conduct stakeholder interactions under senior guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align related workstreams
• Summarize information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor
• Collect and organize project data to support analysis and reporting
• Analyze data to inform project decisions
• Perform project management tasks (schedules, action items, documentation)
• Prepare clear action-oriented meeting materials capturing key notes and follow-ups

Skills

5+ years experience

Requirements management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Project management concepts

Microsoft Office

US citizenship DHS suitability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business analysis, management, or similar field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

Requirements Analyst – Temp to Hire

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Requirements Analyst works with internal and external stakeholders to drive requirements from initial discovery through validation and delivery for critical projects. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, identifying capability gaps and mapping opportunities to improve alignment across teams. Daily responsibilities include gathering, developing, analyzing, and validating technical and project requirements and ensuring they align with the client’s mission needs, priorities and resource availability. This role requires a blend of skills and experience with defining business needs, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, strategy, and project management. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced, collaborative team member who shares our passion for supporting cybersecurity, has an innate curiosity to learn, and the drive to excel with a team of like-minded colleagues in a dynamic environment. This position will:

Job Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and develop project artifacts such as workflows, use cases, and process updates under senior guidance.
• Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and elevate them as appropriate.
• Conduct stakeholder interactions and engagement activities under the direction of senior guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related workstreams.
• Summarize key information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor.
• Collect and organize project data to support analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, translation, and synthesis to inform project decision-points.
• Perform project management tasks, including tracking schedules, maintaining action items, and updating project documentation.
• Prepare clear action-orientated meeting materials that capture key notes, decisions, and follow-up needs.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business analysis, management, or similar field.
• 5+ years’ experience in information technology, cybersecurity, or business operations within federal, state, or large enterprise environments.
• Expert level experience in requirements management including elicitation, documentation, and traceability to solution implementation, design artifacts, documentation, and tests.
• Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open-minded, flexible and curious in problem-solving approach.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomatic and an excellent listener.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• US citizenship with an ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).

Desired Skills

• Prior consulting or program support experience with DHS, CISA, or other federal cybersecurity organizations.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Service Now, and other similar tools.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while maintaining excellent communication with project leadership.

Location

Arlington, VA

Desired Start Date

10/1/2026

Term

Initially approximately 3 months , possibility for full-time hire beyond initial 3 months

Salary Range

$2,916.67 - $3,958.33 per pay period (annualized equivalent: $70,000 – $95,000)

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts

This positioninvolves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans

Must be able to obtain DHS entry on duty (EOD)/suitability or a security clearance