Senior Business Analyst - Remote/Hybrid (Federal Programs)

Cogent People; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cogent People is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to lead requirements analysis, ensuring traceability from user research through implementation. The role involves translating CMS policy and operational needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. This position offers a hybrid work environment in Columbia, MD.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a related requirements-focused role.
• Experience translating business and policy requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis across business, workflow, and operational areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements.
• Support testing and validation activities to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Requirements management

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Job description

Cogent People is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to lead requirements analysis, ensuring traceability from user research through implementation. The role involves translating CMS policy and operational needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. This position offers a hybrid work environment in Columbia, MD.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.