FMS-ACES ERP Business Analyst - Senior (part time)

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This position supports the Foreign Military Sales - Army Case Execution System (FMS-ACES) product office, part of the Acquisition, Training & Readiness (AT&R) Program Management Office.

FMS-ACES is a cloud-based software platform designed to modernize the U.S. Army's management of foreign military sales. It replaces the legacy 30+ year-old Centralized Integrated System-International Logistics (CISIL), which was a COBOL-based system non-compliant with modern audit standards. The program aims to make Army security assistance more agile, efficient, and auditable. By transitioning to a low-code, cloud-based platform, the Army intends to keep pace with evolving global security needs and provide senior leaders with integrated data for better decision-making.

Key Features and Capabilities:

Developed using Agile methodologies, FMS-ACES provides a unified environment for managing the full lifecycle of an FMS case:

• Case Management: Streamlines everything from initial case implementation to closeout.
• Real-Time Data: Connects to over 20 government data source systems to provide case officers with accurate, real-time information.
• Enhanced Reporting: Includes advanced automated workflows, data visualization, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
• Transparency and Collaboration: Allows better end-to-end transparency and coordination between stakeholders like the Department of State and other military departments.

Job Description:

• Works as a liaison between the FMS-ACES Program Management Office, Stakeholder Community and the agile development team to elicit, refine, and document functional and non-functional requirements
• Facilitates requirements gathering sessions, user interviews, and process mapping workshops to identify pain points and business opportunities
• Translates business needs into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria within the product backlog; collaborates with the Product Owner to prioritize backlog items
• Defines, analyzes, and validates business requirements to ensure technical solutions align with operational goals and client outcomes
• Engages with developers, testers, and UI/UX designers to ensure requirements are accurately understood and implemented throughout the sprint cycle
• Assists in sprint planning and backlog grooming, ensuring deliverables are traceable to client needs and program objectives
• Participates in sprint reviews and demonstrations to validate functionality and collect client feedback for continuous improvement
• Supports documentation and configuration management processes to maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and delivered functionality
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives within the agile team to enhance collaboration, transparency, and delivery efficiency

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance is mandatory

• Experience supporting a Project Management Office (PMO) operations team within the Department of the Army is highly preferred
• Experience in Agile methodology

Place of Performance:

• The contractor will follow a hybrid work environment for the Place of Performance:
• On-site performance of services by the Contractor at Government facilities shall be accomplished primarily in northern Virginia, when required.