Business Analyst II

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Business Analyst II with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Kadiak LLC is seeking a skilled Business Analyst II to support our FBI client in Washington, DC. This role serves as a critical liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring requirements are accurately captured, solutions are effectively designed, and implementation proceeds smoothly. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with Agile methodologies. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance appropriate for work with federal law enforcement clients.

As a Business Analyst II with Kadiak LLC, you will work closely with our FBI client to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into functional specifications that guide solution development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and facilitate requirements gathering sessions with customers and stakeholders
• Document and analyze business processes, identifying areas for improvement
• Develop detailed business requirements and translate them into user stories in JIRA
• Create and maintain process workflow diagrams and business documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact between development teams and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with application developers to develop solution prototypes iteratively
• Support testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Manage JIRA boards and track tickets through the development process
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Provide functional expertise to development and testing teams
• Deliver regular status updates to project management
• Coordinate with external teams to facilitate intersystem solutions
• Conduct user training for implemented solutions as needed

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in software development projects
• Demonstrated experience with federal government clients, preferably law enforcement or intelligence agencies
• Experience with Agile methodologies and serving in a Scrum Master capacity
• Top Secret Security Clearance

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Experience with requirements gathering techniques and business process analysis
• Proficiency in JIRA and other project management/tracking tools
• Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create clear, concise process documentation and workflow diagrams
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing procedures
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• TS/SCI Clearance required

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Previous experience working with FBI or other law enforcement agencies
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• IIBA Certification (ECBA, CCBA, or CBAP)
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
• Knowledge of database concepts and basic SQL
• Experience with visualization tools such as Microsoft Visio or similar
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with requirements management tools beyond JIRA
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and compliance requirements
• Prior experience in system integration projects

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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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