Sr. Business Analyst

CGI Group

Fairfax (VA)

Hybrid

USD 57,000 - 139,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance options

Matching contributions to 401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGI Federal in Fairfax, VA seeks a senior business analyst to join a high-performing Agile team building services-based web applications for a large government agency. Hybrid work is acceptable. You will lead requirements, design discussions, and ensure quality across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, with experience mentoring junior staff and delivering complex projects on tight timelines in the federal space.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive, can do attitude with a desire to contribute to team success.
Strong collaboration skills with both internal team members and external stakeholders.
Experience with performing functional analysis of emerging requirements.
Ability to multi task and support multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

Effectively and respectfully communicate with team members, customers, partners, and management both in person as well as over the phone with a willingness to be on camera.
Work with customers to build organizational knowledge and understand the software ecosystem to drive quality business solutions.
Participate in the full SDLC on the Agile scrum team in various roles, including, but not limited to: Scrum Master, Business Analyst, User Interface Designer, Help Desk Support, and Tester based upon experience and need.
Participate in requirements and design discussions translating business needs into detailed, actionable requirements documentation and user interface designs for new capabilities and enhancements.
Support various aspects of testing (e.g. generating test plans and test cases, executing test cases, and defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized.
Participate in user support by triaging help desk tickets, troubleshooting user issues, logging defects, and generating and delivering training/help resource materials.
Analyze data to determine business problems, trends, or opportunities for process improvements.
Participate in planning sessions to curate the development backlog and maintain project roadmaps.
Create and maintain deliverables such as SOPs, security assessments, monthly/quarterly analysis and reports, and agendas/meeting notes.
Use functional and organizational knowledge to mentor junior resources on internal procedures/policies and business needs.
Ensure compliance to required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Functional analysis

Multi-tasking

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Position Description

CGI is seeking an enthusiastic, senior business analyst to join a high performing Agile team in designing and building services based web applications for a large government agency. Our team is using a modern development stack with various open source technologies. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership and consulting skills with in demand technologies in a fast paced environment as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer.

The ideal candidate for this position is a problem solver with excellent communication skills and the initiative to self govern. This job supports various analytical aspects of the SDLC, requires regular judgement and discretion to collaborate with customers, and a proactive nature to keep up with and even stay ahead of evolving priorities.

This position is located at our CGI Federal Fairfax, VA office, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Effectively and respectfully communicate with team members, customers, partners, and management both in person as well as over the phone with a willingness to be on camera.
Work with customers to build organizational knowledge and understand the software ecosystem to drive quality business solutions.
Participate in the full SDLC on the Agile scrum team in various roles, including, but not limited to: Scrum Master, Business Analyst, User Interface Designer, Help Desk Support, and Tester based upon experience and need.
Participate in requirements and design discussions translating business needs into detailed, actionable requirements documentation and user interface designs for new capabilities and enhancements.
Support various aspects of testing (e.g. generating test plans and test cases, executing test cases, and defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized.
Participate in user support by triaging help desk tickets, troubleshooting user issues, logging defects, and generating and delivering training/help resource materials.
Analyze data to determine business problems, trends, or opportunities for process improvements.
Participate in planning sessions to curate the development backlog and maintain project roadmaps.
Create and maintain deliverables such as SOPs, security assessments, monthly/quarterly analysis and reports, and agendas/meeting notes.
Use functional and organizational knowledge to mentor junior resources on internal procedures/policies and business needs.
Ensure compliance to required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project lifecycle.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive, can do attitude with a desire to contribute to team success
Strong collaboration skills with both internal team members and external stakeholders
Experience with performing functional analysis of emerging requirements
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment under tight timelines
Ability to multi task and support multiple projects at once

Desired qualifications/non essential skills

7+ years of directly related experience
Bachelor's Degree for minimum education
Experience working with JIRA and Confluence
Experience leading and mentoring team members on similar projects

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $56,600.00 - $139,300.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: