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Remote/Hybrid•Falls Church, VA (On/Off-Site)
Description:
SPAARK 2.0 is seeking a Business Analyst to assist the DHA out of Falls Church, VA. The Business Analyst conducts SME and system owner sessions to elicit tacit knowledge that is not present in systems and ensure user understanding and intent via human-centered design. The BA assists in implementation of metadata processes for non-automatable environments.
Responsibilities:
-Conduct in-person and virtual sessions across various areas of the DHA to create the baseline data inventory by through in-person or remote session to collect metadata—including system details, lineage, access controls, and business definitions.
-Use structured data-gathering sessions to document key metadata, including system descriptions, data element definitions, sources, formats, data flows, and sensitivities for all systems.
-Assess inventories and identify data gaps or inconsistencies; develop strategies to resolve deficiencies and validate findings with stakeholders.
-Produce standardized inventory documentation, user guides, and process maps to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and ease of maintenance.
-Collaborate with data domain owners, stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather metadata information.
-Conduct metadata quality checks (completeness, accuracy, alignment) and work with stakeholders to resolve gaps.
-Assist in preparing metadata, definitions, and documentation for onboarding into the interim centralized repository, ensuring consistency with folder standards, taxonomies, and metadata fields.
-Contribute to governance artifacts, including RACI matrices, workflows, and metadata framework deliverables.
-Ensure all deliverables are version controlled, auditable, and delivered through DHA approved remote too.
-Support execution across objectives, i.e,
*Data inventory planning, stakeholder engagement, and validation cycles.
*Repository setup, metadata fields, access control alignment.
*AoA evaluations, workshop coordination, assessment documentation.
*Documentation management, migration planning, and metadata readiness.
*Metadata modeling, governance RACI, lineage mapping coordination.
*Federation, synchronization, catalog alignment activities.
*Self-service evaluation, testing, and user feedback loops.
*Governance pilots, data product lifecycle coordination.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, Data Management, or related field.
-8+ years’ experience performing business or data analysis functions within complex, multi-system environments.
-Proficient in requirements gathering, stakeholder interviews, and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
-Proven experience in cataloging data or business process inventories, especially within government or regulated environments.
-Demonstrated ability to produce detailed process documentation and inventory deliverables.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Familiarity with data inventory/catalog tools, metadata management, and database concepts.
-Experience communicating and coordinating with Government stakeholders in in-person and remote environments and excellent communication skills suited for distributed stakeholders.
-Experience with Jira and other DHA approved project tools.
-U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance; active DoD security clearance preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Strong analytical thinking and detail orientation.
-Experience working within federal government settings or supporting federal data initiatives.
-Familiarity with NIST, OMB, or agency-specific data policy frameworks.
-Knowledge of privacy impact assessments, information security categorization, and data lifecycle management.
-Advanced proficiency with data catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
Preferred Certifications:
-Data analytics or governance certifications (CDMP, PL300/DA100, etc.).
-Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) beneficial but not required.
-Agile certifications (Scrum, SAFe, Agile PM).
*This is a contingent position on contract award
SPAARK 2.0 is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
SPAARK 2.0 is seeking a Business Analyst to assist the DHA out of Falls Church, VA. The Business Analyst conducts SME and system owner sessions to elicit tacit knowledge that is not present in systems and ensure user understanding and intent via human-centered design. The BA assists in implementation of metadata processes for non-automatable environments.
Responsibilities:
-Conduct in-person and virtual sessions across various areas of the DHA to create the baseline data inventory by through in-person or remote session to collect metadata—including system details, lineage, access controls, and business definitions.
-Use structured data-gathering sessions to document key metadata, including system descriptions, data element definitions, sources, formats, data flows, and sensitivities for all systems.
-Assess inventories and identify data gaps or inconsistencies; develop strategies to resolve deficiencies and validate findings with stakeholders.
-Produce standardized inventory documentation, user guides, and process maps to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and ease of maintenance.
-Collaborate with data domain owners, stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather metadata information.
-Conduct metadata quality checks (completeness, accuracy, alignment) and work with stakeholders to resolve gaps.
-Assist in preparing metadata, definitions, and documentation for onboarding into the interim centralized repository, ensuring consistency with folder standards, taxonomies, and metadata fields.
-Contribute to governance artifacts, including RACI matrices, workflows, and metadata framework deliverables.
-Ensure all deliverables are version controlled, auditable, and delivered through DHA approved remote too.
-Support execution across objectives, i.e,
*Data inventory planning, stakeholder engagement, and validation cycles.
*Repository setup, metadata fields, access control alignment.
*AoA evaluations, workshop coordination, assessment documentation.
*Documentation management, migration planning, and metadata readiness.
*Metadata modeling, governance RACI, lineage mapping coordination.
*Federation, synchronization, catalog alignment activities.
*Self-service evaluation, testing, and user feedback loops.
*Governance pilots, data product lifecycle coordination.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, Data Management, or related field.
-8+ years’ experience performing business or data analysis functions within complex, multi-system environments.
-Proficient in requirements gathering, stakeholder interviews, and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
-Proven experience in cataloging data or business process inventories, especially within government or regulated environments.
-Demonstrated ability to produce detailed process documentation and inventory deliverables.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Familiarity with data inventory/catalog tools, metadata management, and database concepts.
-Experience communicating and coordinating with Government stakeholders in in-person and remote environments and excellent communication skills suited for distributed stakeholders.
-Experience with Jira and other DHA approved project tools.
-U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance; active DoD security clearance preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Strong analytical thinking and detail orientation.
-Experience working within federal government settings or supporting federal data initiatives.
-Familiarity with NIST, OMB, or agency-specific data policy frameworks.
-Knowledge of privacy impact assessments, information security categorization, and data lifecycle management.
-Advanced proficiency with data catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
Preferred Certifications:
-Data analytics or governance certifications (CDMP, PL300/DA100, etc.).
-Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) beneficial but not required.
-Agile certifications (Scrum, SAFe, Agile PM).
*This is a contingent position on contract award
SPAARK 2.0 is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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