Senior Business Analyst, IT

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst will gather, clarify, and document data-related and system requirements while acting as a liaison between product, technical, and stakeholder teams. They will also manage tasks in JIRA and facilitate alignment across cross-functional groups to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field and at least 5 years of experience in a business analyst role supporting data-driven systems. Proficiency in Agile methodologies, requirements gathering, and strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Skills

• Business analysis
• Requirements gathering
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Data-driven systems
• Agile
• Scrum
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Technical documentation
• Functional specifications
• User stories
• Project management
• Data concepts
• Communication
• MS Office

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements
• Work-life balance
• Donation matching
• Volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development resources
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About this role

Senior Business Analyst, IT Operations I3
Location: Remote (must reside within US)
Preferred: Reston, VA (hybrid or remote)

Ready to Make a Difference?

ICF is seeking a Business Analyst for our Centralized Operations, Analytics and Technology (COAT) group to support ICF's Sightline. In this role, you will work with product managers, technical architects, developers, and clients to define and organize business requirements for our data-driven platform supporting energy efficiency and clean energy programs, with a focus on translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical teams.
This involves partnering closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, facilitate discussions, and ensure alignment across teams while maintaining clear and up-to-date product documentation.

This is a role for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and really dive into the details. Successful candidates will be resourceful, self-motivated, and possess exceptional attention to detail. The work requires a true team player who is excited to work on several projects across multiple clients and is comfortable working within technical teams and understanding data concepts without needing to perform hands-on development or data engineering work.

Candidates should be comfortable working on a software product development team following a scrum development methodology. Candidates should appreciate a collaborative environment but be highly independent and driven to follow-up on tasks without prompting. Our software solution supports complex and data-rich programs, so a desire and experience to communicate and navigate nuanced topics across both technical and non-technical audiences is a must.

Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:
Support various teams by gathering, clarifying, and documenting data-related and system requirements in partnership with stakeholders and within technical teams
Create stories and tasks in JIRA to support the execution of client deliverables
Ensure proper execution of operations work and dev-ops work (enhancements to current products)
Support meetings with stakeholders and help prepare functional requirements documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories
Function as liaison between Product, stakeholders, marketing and other supporting functional organizations, facilitating discussions and ensuring clear communication across groups
Convey requirement specifications, and other system documentation in concise and specific language to facilitate stakeholder understanding
Assist project delivery through task tracking and project management using project management tools

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, Science, IT or related discipline (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
5+ years of experience working in a Business Analyst or similar role supporting data-driven or technical systems, with a focus on requirements gathering, stakeholder collaboration, and translating business needs into technical solutions(A Master’s degree or PhD may substitute for up to two years of required experience)
2+ years of experience prioritizing multiple projects to meet goals, deliverables, and time sensitive assignments and deadlines

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
Prior experience with gathering software requirements, especially related to working with teams to define data needs and ensure clarity of system inputs and outputs
Experience prioritizing multiple projects to meet goals, deliverables, and time sensitive assignments and deadlines
Prior experience working in an Agile software development process
Prior experience with supporting data-related workflows or systems
Knowledge and experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
Proven ability to develop system documentation to track issues and to work with developers to ensure that requirements are being met
Experience defining and documenting business processes and software requirements in an agile software development process

Professional skills you will use:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in a consulting environment
Proven track record effectively and independently prioritizing tasks and managing time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and build relationships across teams
Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in MS Office products

Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
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