Business Analyst
Rosslyn, VA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Acuity Inc. has an opening for a Business Analystto support a very visible government client. Are you a dynamic and creative individual whoenjoyworking in a collaborative environment for the development of sophisticated applications Come check out Acuity!
Acuity is anaward-winningconsulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row we are hiringadditionalBusiness Analysts to furtherassistand join in our growth.
Responsibilities
Asa Business Analyst you will serve as a dedicated team member who has primary responsibility to support thedevelopmentteamto successfully achievetheir daily iteration and release goals and deliveryobjectives. They do so by effectivelyeliciting documentingcommunicatingand prioritizingbusiness requirements from clients whileapplyingimplementingand enforcing Scrum principles and practices. The Business Analyst willsupport andfacilitatea team dynamic intended to maximize performance of theteam andwillassistwithcontinuously improving agile practices.
Other responsibilities to include but not be limited to:
- Formation and definition of projectactivitiesandobjectivesbased on both user needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.
- Develops understanding of business needs of multiple stakeholdersand/or productownerthrough a variety of elicitation techniques.
- Facilitates the negotiation of requirements amongst stakeholdersproductowner and projectmanager.
- Helps business stakeholders envision how their processes will change with implementation ofsolutions.
- Builds requirements toaccurately and thoroughly capture business needsandensures user stories are concise and complete.
- Builds and updates system requirements specification documents or other requirements related artifacts.
- Able to interact with technical staff and work collaboratively to define technical solutions to solve business needs.
- Able to perform responsibilitiesutilizingagile software development methodologies.
Qualifications
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree with experience in a related Information Technology field
- Experience in developing requirements
- Experience writing technical documents
- Excellentwriting and communication skills
- Ableto take initiative manage own workload and assume responsibility fortasks
- Ableto multi-task handle multiple projects and meet internal and clientdeadlines
- Proactively seeks opportunities to implement improvements to internal team processes
- Contributes to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization Agile process lifecycle
- Strong written and communication skills
- Must have Agile experience;methodologies and tools(Azure DevOps Jira or similar)
- Experiencewith User Interface designs and mockups
- Prior experience with building solutions using MicrosoftPower Apps or Dynamics PowerPlatformand Power BI is highly desirable.
- Previousexperience working with Government clients is highly desirable
- Must have experience in conducting daily stand-up meetings planning and review sessions prioritizingtasksand mitigatingroadblocks
Required Clearance:
- Must be US Citizen and have at least an active US government Secret-level security clearance
About Acuity
At Acuity your work mattersand so does your experience. Were a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions where youll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges work alongside high-performing teams and make a real impact from day one.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
Grow Your Career Your Way
We invest in you with personalized development plans mentorship and up to $6000 annually for training and certificationsso you can keep building the career you want.
Be Part of Something Innovative
Youll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a People-First Culture
Collaboration respect and support arent just valuestheyre how we operate. Your voice is heard your contributions are recognized and your success is shared.
Feel Valued and Rewarded
We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your bestat work and at home.
Join an Award-Winning Team
Our employees consistently rank us among the bestearning honors likeBest Places to Work(Washington Business Journal 9 years) andTop Workplaces(The Washington Post ).
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Were committed to building a diverse inclusive environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to succeed.
Make Your Impact
Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued your growth is supported and your work drives meaningful outcomes.
Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Required Experience:
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