Business Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to assist with a classified project in support of the DHA based out Falls Church, VA, 5 days onsite.

The Business Analyst will conduct 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 for a large DOD customer. The BA assists in implementation of metadata processes for non-automatable environments.

What You'll Do

• 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 tools.

Requirements

• 7+ 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.
• Eligibility for security clearance; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Management, or related field.
• 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).
• Data analytics or governance certifications (CDMP, PL300/DA100, etc.).

Salary

• $90,000 - $110,000 + Benefits

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