Senior Business Systems Analyst

Redhorse Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support the FBI National Security Branch (NSB). You will bridge technical developers and non-technical stakeholders to modernize NSL/FISA systems, enable secure data management, and guide IT governance across enterprise applications.

The role requires extensive experience in national security programs, strong requirements elicitation, and a TS clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in U.S. National Security, defense, or law enforcement communities.
• 10+ years’ experience with U.S. National Security IC mission sets, FISA policy, and government case management.
• 10+ years’ experience analyzing data, written/verbal information, and processes to assess risks and formulate recommendations.
• 10+ years’ experience leading or coordinating complex programs and/or multiple projects.
• 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated knowledge of IT life-cycle management, SDLC, and agile/waterfall methodologies.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience using MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and SharePoint.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience writing reports, briefing materials, and delivering presentations.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support FBI national security system development, including FISA, NSL, and NDRR system project management.
• Gather FISA user requirements and design the NSL system.
• Manage complex data conversion processes, including ETL, data storage, access controls, indexing, entity extraction/resolution, analysis, and sharing.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, training materials, and deployment plans.
• Assess FBI’s complex technical systems, identifying risks and recommending improvements for cost savings and retirement/replacement.
• Advise on vulnerabilities and corrective measures for NSB equities and FBI enterprise systems.
• Interface with DOJ, FBI, and field offices to collect and track operational requirements.
• Document key points from technical and functional systems documentation; identify problems.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps to define epics, features, and user stories.
• Draft national security business and functional documentation for FISA, legal processes, Sentinel, and intelligence collection apps.
• Lead NSB IT project planning and implementation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist strategic planning for NSB IT programs.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and Power BI reports for management.
• Provide updates to FBI executive management on projects and initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve business and management issues with SME input.
• Provide tech support for NSB’s Bridge applications and proprietary software.
• Represent NSB in meetings and document proceedings.

Skills

FISA policy

NSL systems

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder liaison

Data analysis

Power BI

MS Excel

Documentation

IT governance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IS

Tools

Visio

SharePoint

FISAMS

Sentinel

Job description

About The Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About The Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support the FBI National Security Branch (NSB). This is a high-impact role where you will serve as a critical bridge between technical developers and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that the systems used for National Security Letters (NSLs), the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and other legal processes are modern, secure, and mission-aligned. Your expertise will directly influence the development of the FBI’s enterprise systems, helping to protect national security through improved data management and IT governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support FBI national security system development, including FISA, NSL, and NDRR system project management
• Gather FISA user requirements and design the NSL system
• Manage complex data conversion processes, including ETL processes, data storage, access controls, indexing, entity extraction/resolution, analysis, and sharing
• Develop comprehensive documentation, training materials, and deployment plans
• Regularly assess FBI’s complex technical systems, identifying risks, and recommending improvements for cost savings, consolidation, and system retirement/replacement
• Advise the Government on emerging vulnerabilities and corrective measures for NSB equities, emerging technologies, and FBI enterprise systems
• Serve as the primary interface for collecting, tracking, and managing operational user requirements from Department of Justice, FBI headquarters, and field office stakeholders
• Analyze technical and functional systems documentation to identify key points and potential problems
• Collaborate with software developers and the DevOps team to define and document requirements as epics, features, and user stories
• Draft national security business and functional documentation (user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, concepts of operation, cost-benefit analyses, privacy impact assessments, operating models, workflow diagrams, and standard operating procedures) for the FBI’s FISA system, legal process applications, Sentinel requirements, and intelligence collection applications
• Lead support for NSB’s planning and implementation of IT projects, ensuring on-time task completion
• Assist in strategic planning for NSB IT programs
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, talking points, Power BI reports, and other documents for management, often on short notice
• Provide updates to FBI executive management on current IT projects and initiatives
• Analyze and resolve business and management issues, providing recommendations and subject matter expertise
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance regarding NSB’s Technical Bridge applications (FISA, NSLs, NDRRs, etc.) and other proprietary applications
• Represent NSB at meetings, documenting proceedings and follow-up actions

Required Experience/Clearance

• 10+ years of experience working within U.S. National Security, defense, or law enforcement communities
• 10+ years’ experience with U.S. National Security IC mission sets, FISA policy, and government case management
• 10+ years’ experience analyzing data, written/verbal information, and processes to assess risks and formulate recommendations10+ years’ experience leading or coordinating complex programs and/or multiple projects
• 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated knowledge of IT practices and principles, including IT Life-cycle management/IT Governance, Systems development life cycle, Software development methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall), and Requirements elicitation and management
• 10+ years’ experience translating and communicating complex subject matter between technical and non-technical audiences
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience using MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and SharePoint
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience writing reports, briefing materials, and delivering presentations
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• 8+ years’ experience with National Security operations and USIC functions
• 8+ years’ experience with National Security mission sets, FISA policy, and case management, including experience with FISAMS, Sentinel, and DIVS
• Relevant certifications, such as ITIL, Agile Product Owner, Project Management (CAPM/PMP), and/or CBAP
• 6+ years’ experience with data-related issues (ETL processes, storage, access controls, indexing, entity extraction/resolution, analysis, and sharing)
• 6+ years’ experience working in a federal interagency environment

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.

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