Über diese Business Analyst Stelle bei CSCI Consulting
Job Description
CSCI Consulting is looking for a Business Analyst with hands-on experience supporting iterative software development within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments within a challenging and complex program. The ideal candidate will be skilled in backlog refinement, user-story development, iteration planning, and facilitating collaboration among Product Owners, functional subject matter experts, stakeholders, and development teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of mission and business objectives while maintaining a working knowledge of software development practices and technologies
- Serve as the focal point for capturing, analyzing, documenting, and managing functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and user stories
- Decompose features into clear, actionable user stories that can be implemented through short, iterative development cycles
- Lead backlog-refinement sessions to ensure work items are clearly defined, appropriately prioritized, and ready for implementation
- Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize the product backlog and align requirements with business objectives and roadmap goals
- Partner with the Scrum Master to establish sprint backlogs, resolve impediments, and define the scope of work for each iteration
- Develop and maintain team and iteration backlogs, including user stories, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and requirements traceability
- Work closely with Product Owners and functional subject matter experts to validate requirements and confirm alignment on scope and expected outcomes
- Translating business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams
- Define and validate testable acceptance criteria that support test-driven development and the acceptance of completed work
- Prepare upcoming work items for future iterations by elaborating requirements and confirming backlog readiness
- Lead software demonstrations for stakeholders and communicate the results of each iteration
- Act independently to identify, investigate, and resolve problems
Minimum Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered
- At least five years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting iterative software development projects
- Experience working with Agile or SAFe methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
- Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional presence
Preferred Skills
- SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification
- SAFe Practitioner certification
- Certified Business Analysis Professional certification
- Agile or Scrum Master certification
- Knowledge of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
- Experience with SAP or a software development background
- Experience using ServiceNow or Jira
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify issues, and drive problems to resolution
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
- Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
- Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
- Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
- Past experience working with a Federal government agency
- Department of War experience is a plus!
About CSCI
CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!
At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!
Benefits of Working at CSCI
- Competitive salaries
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team building events
- Professional development support
Legal
CSCI complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.
E-Verify
CSCI participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice
As part of the application and recruitment process, CSCI Consulting, Inc. may collect personal information as described under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This information is collected solely for employment-related purposes, including evaluating your qualifications, processing your application, and complying with legal obligations.
By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the following notice regarding the collection of your personal information as a job applicant:
- Categories of Information Collected: Personal identifiers, employment history, educational information, and any other information provided in your application or as part of the interview process.
- Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.
- Retention and Security: Information collected will be retained indefinitely and will be securely stored and handled in accordance with CCPA guidelines and CSCI Consulting, Inc. policies.
- Rights of Applicants: Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, delete it, and request restrictions on certain uses. However, some information may be retained as required by law.
For further information, or to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact CSCI’s HR team.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
