Business Analysis and Facilitation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Title
Business Analysis and Facilitation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Why IDS
IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government military nonprofit and public-sector clients.

Locations
Camp Springs MD

Shifts Available
Please note candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description
IDS is seeking an experienced Business Analysis and Facilitation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level leadership and expertise supporting federal programs with a focus on immigration systems and processes. This role supports major initiatives involving process optimization system integration and requirements management across complex stakeholder environments. The SME will serve as a trusted advisor to government clients facilitating collaboration between technical teams functional users and senior leadership to ensure solutions align with mission objectives. The position involves both strategic planning and hands-on execution and may include oversight of project staff schedules and deliverables.

Key Duties
Provide technical and management leadership for major tasks or assignments supporting federal immigration-related programs
Lead requirements elicitation analysis validation and documentation activities across cross-functional teams
Facilitate workshops stakeholder meetings and working sessions to drive consensus and decision-making
Develop and optimize business processes workflows and operational models to improve efficiency and compliance
Translate complex technical concepts system behavior and policy requirements into actionable business solutions
Support Agile delivery efforts including backlog refinement sprint planning testing support and deployment readiness
Advise on system integration efforts involving identity management and immigration status verification systems
Engage directly with senior government stakeholders providing recommendations that may impact overall program implementation
Contribute to project planning financial oversight and resource management activities as required
Mentor and guide junior analysts or team members to ensure quality and consistency of work products

Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience as a business analyst or subject matter expert
At least 5 years of experience supporting federal programs focused on process improvement requirements analysis and system integration
Five years of experience with immigration policy and familiarity with agencies and offices within the immigration ecosystem
Experience working with DHS systems related to identity management and immigration status verification
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies system testing and deployment lifecycles
Exceptional communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or equivalent certification preferred

Compensation
Salary Range: $125660 $152260 annually
Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state and local law.

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