Business Analyst

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a high-performing Business Analyst (BA) to serve as the critical bridge between program stakeholders and our technical development team for a sophisticated software development effort. The project focuses on accelerating complex case-tracking and asset transaction workflows through a cloud-native, AI-enhanced environment built within a native Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will lead discovery efforts, translate intricate regulatory requirements into actionable technical user stories, and ensure the final solution solves real-world operational challenges. Ability to obtain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) Clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer. This position may require travel to various regional sites. This position is for a future new business opportunity.

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.

The Business Analyst will serve as the critical link between stakeholders and the development team, translating complex business requirements into technical specifications for a cloud-native, AI-enhanced solution. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate onsite collaborative workshops and meetings with executive leadership and field office staff to perform deep-dive analysis of current workflows
• Translate complex federal regulations and business needs into detailed functional/non-functional requirements and technical "User Stories"
• Lead the creation of a Comprehensive Requirements and Design Document (CRDD), serving as the authoritative blueprint for the technological planning of the system
• Work within the DevOps ecosystem to manage requirements, ensuring architectural components are linked to corresponding work items for deployment readiness
• Assist in defining low-code/no-code options and AI-assisted tools to streamline interactive services while ensuring human-in-the-loop (HITL) oversight
• Partner with Data Engineers to identify Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and define data quality rules for the assessment and cleansing of historical records
• Produce professional-grade technical and user documentation, including system architecture diagrams and end-user guides
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements align with project objectives and federal compliance standards
• Track and report on requirement metrics using Azure Boards and similar Agile project management tools

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in a business analyst or functional consultant role
• At least 2-3 years of experience supporting federal government contracts
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Azure DevOps or similar Agile project management tools to manage user stories and backlogs
• Proven experience within the last 18 months in projects involving software development and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Preferred:

• Master's degree (e.g., MBA or MS in Business Analytics)

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills in English - both written and oral - and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical IT stakeholders
• Deep integration into the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and expert-level skill in using Azure Boards for requirement and metric tracking
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex federal regulations into actionable technical requirements
• Proficiency in creating comprehensive documentation including requirements specifications, user stories, and technical design documents
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and requirements gathering sessions
• Strong understanding of Agile Development Methodology, especially Scrum
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with developers, data engineers, and project managers
• Experience with AI-assisted tools and modern software development practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) background investigation
• Ability to travel to various regional sites for discovery and validation sprints (e.g., Albuquerque, NM; Anchorage, AK; Anadarko, OK)

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or Azure-specific technical certifications
• Familiarity with federal principles for managing trust assets and related procedural regulations (e.g., 25 CFR Part 15 and 43 CFR Part 30)
• Understanding of the "Government Employee Experience" and Customer Experience (CX) to ensure the product is intuitive
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards, FISMA, and NIST Risk Management Frameworks
• Experience with low-code/no-code development platforms
• Understanding of data quality management and data governance principles
• Experience working in a federal government IT environment with complex regulatory requirements

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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.

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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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