Senior Systems Analyst

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Job Description:

This position is onsite at Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas. Candidates must be a permanent resident or US Citizen

The Systems Analyst supports the analysis documentation and delivery of software solutions for the NASA Life Sciences Portal (NLSP). This role works closely with stakeholders development teams and management to ensure requirements are clearly defined documented and implemented while supporting Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Gather analyze and document business and system requirements for the NASA Life Sciences Portal (NLSP)
• Develop and maintain key documentation including User Guides System Architecture documents and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria supporting major software releases
• Facilitate customer meetings capture detailed notes and provide clear summaries to track decisions and action items
• Lead and support Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups sprint planning and backlog grooming
• Monitor document and report project progress to stakeholders and management
• Prepare and deliver status presentations to leadership
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives including backlog reduction efforts (e.g. bug triage events)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across requirements development and delivery.

This position is onsite at Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas. Candidates must be a permanent resident or US Citizen

Required Skills:

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder to be eligible.
• 6 years of experience with Bachelors or masters degree in information systems Computer Science Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in requirements gathering analysis and documentation
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes
• Proficiency in writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• 2 years of experience with tools such as Jira Confluence or similar platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience facilitating meetings and leading discussions
• Ability to track and report project progress effectively
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Time management and organization

• Experience supporting government or scientific applications
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives or backlog reduction efforts
• Knowledge of web applications development
• Use of AI and LLM

Basic Compensation:

$102400 - $153500

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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