Senior Business Analyst

				Overview:

Valiant Solutions is seeking multiple Senior Business Analysts to support our agile software development practice and support an environmentally focused federal government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect our planet's natural resources. As part of this contract, we will support the agency's efforts to modernize their portfolio of information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data. The successful candidates will critically analyze, design, and implement solutions to modernize legacy systems, enhancing efficiency and business value.

As a Senior Business Analyst, the role will involve working closely with stakeholders and internal project teams to conduct detailed analysis of business processes and systems. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis. The Senior Business Analyst works with architects and developers to design and validate solutions that meet business requirements and are aligned with the modernization goals. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, and fit within the overall technology strategy. The senior business analyst will also support the project manager in tracking and managing project timelines and deliverables and will communicate progress and issues to stakeholders regularly.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row!  If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

Qualifications:

* Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
* Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification preferred
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications are a plus.
* Proven experience in IT application modernization projects, preferably in a senior capacity.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Proficient in business analysis tools and methodologies, such as BPMN, UML, Agile, and Waterfall.
* Understanding environmental regulations and sustainability practices is a plus.
* US work authorization and the ability to favorably pass a federal background check to obtain a federal security badge. 

Responsibilities:

* Conduct detailed analysis of business processes and systems.
* Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.
* Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
* Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams, and support teams.
* Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.
* Develop and document detailed business requirements and functional specifications.
* Work with architects and developers to design and validate solutions that meet business requirements and are aligned with the modernization goals.
* Assist the Project Manager in project planning, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
* Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
* Coordinate with QA teams to facilitate comprehensive testing and validation.

Methodologies and Tools:

* Requirements elicitation and documentation techniques include interviews, surveys, focus groups, use case scenarios, user stories, and requirements workshops.
* Business process modeling and mapping tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, and BPMN notation.
* Data modeling and analysis techniques such as entity-relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams.
* Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
* Project management tools include JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello, and Asana.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology's Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you'll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect - and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays 

Paid Time On - 40 hours to pursue innovation

Wellness & Fitness Program

Valiant University - Online Education and Training Portal

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral Bonuses

The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $115,500 - $137,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described above.  Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice. 

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers an
			

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