Business Analyst

Koniag IT Solutions (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst, with a TS/SCI clearance, with specialized experience in web application development to join our team. This role will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical development teams to ensure our web applications meet user needs and business objectives.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Position Description:

The Business Analyst for Web Application Development will work closely with stakeholders, product managers, UX designers, and development teams to define and document requirements for web-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical understanding and business acumen to effectively translate requirements into functional specifications.

The role involves:

• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements for web applications
• Creating detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications
• Developing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize web application features
• Collaborating with UX/UI designers to ensure interface designs align with business requirements
• Working with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirements
• Conducting gap analysis between current and future state web application functionality
• Facilitating requirements workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Creating and maintaining project documentation including requirements traceability matrices
• Supporting user acceptance testing and quality assurance processes
• Analyzing web analytics data to identify areas for improvement
• Researching industry trends and best practices in web application development
• Participating in agile development ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Assisting in the development of training materials and documentation for end users

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst specifically focused on web application development
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and management
• Experience working with development teams in agile environments

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of web application architecture and development processes
• Proficiency in requirements elicitation techniques and documentation standards
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, and process diagrams
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) principles and best practices for web applications
• Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with requirements management and documentation tools
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals (not coding proficiency, but understanding of capabilities)
• Familiarity with content management systems and web frameworks
• Experience with user acceptance testing and quality assurance processes
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Possess and can maintain the required security clearance (TS/SCI).

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of responsive design principles
• Understanding of database concepts
• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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