Senior Business Analyst - AI-Driven DoD Systems & Backlog

Socket.dev; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Business Analyst to translate stakeholder needs into clear backlog items and acceptance criteria, supporting modernization and delivery decisions. The role requires DoD process familiarity, AI workflow understanding, and hands-on BA experience in enterprise systems.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Security+ certification, and an active SECRET clearance. Experience with Appian/Jira and enterprise workflow systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience translating mission requirements into system capabilities.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition, contracting, and enterprise processes.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled business capabilities and analytics use cases.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document ACWS requirements, workflows, and business rules.
• Convert needs into backlog-ready stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support UAT planning, scenario review, issue triage, and validation; maintain traceability across teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Copilot AI experience

DoD knowledge

AI workflow concepts

BA experience 5+ yrs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CompTIA Security+

Active Secret clearance

Tools

Appian

LC/NC platforms

Jira

Enterprise workflow systems

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Business Analyst to translate stakeholder needs into clear backlog items and acceptance criteria, supporting modernization and delivery decisions. The role requires DoD process familiarity, AI workflow understanding, and hands-on BA experience in enterprise systems.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Security+ certification, and an active SECRET clearance. Experience with Appian/Jira and enterprise workflow systems is preferred.