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Description
Job Title: Lead Business Analyst
Work Type: On-site
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract, $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Requisition ID: 799495
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in partnership with the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and advanced analytical support. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in stakeholder engagement, team development, and driving high-quality business analysis practices across complex enterprise environments.
Application
Qualified candidates should submit their applications promptly. Due to vendor submission limits, early application is strongly encouraged. Candidates must meet all required qualifications and be available for an in-person interview.
Job Description
The Lead Business Analyst is a strategic, people-focused role responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams.
This role serves as a servant leader for a team of 8–10 Business Analysts, focusing on removing obstacles, coaching professional growth, and promoting best practices. The Lead Business Analyst collaborates closely with business units, IT teams, and leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful project delivery across enterprise-level initiatives.
Responsibilities
Standards and Requirements
Establish and enforce consistent business analysis methodologies, templates, and documentation standards
Develop and validate high-quality deliverables including BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements
Ensure requirements align with business objectives and technical feasibility
Provide constructive feedback to improve deliverable quality and reduce rework
Support testing strategies covering functional, non-functional, and data-related requirements
Team Leadership and Alignment
Lead and mentor a team of 8–10 Business Analysts, fostering professional growth and performance
Build collaborative relationships across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross-functional meetings to drive alignment
Support change management through clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage risks, and maintain project momentum
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Translate complex business needs into clear, structured, and actionable requirements
Communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, and end users
Present findings, recommendations, and updates to senior leadership
Produce well-organized documentation to support planning and solution design
Operational and Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance BA processes, tools, and team capabilities
Drive improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality
Remove roadblocks and proactively address risks impacting delivery
Model accountability, transparency, and high-performance standards
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of expert-level experience in business analysis functions (requirements, stakeholder management, testing, etc.)
7+ years of leadership and mentoring experience guiding Business Analysts
7+ years of experience in communication, stakeholder management, and team support
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven expertise in elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with enterprise-level or multi-module systems
Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Must be physically located in the United States for the duration of the assignment
Must be able to work onsite in Richmond, VA without relocation
Must be available for an in-person interview
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or contributing to Business Analysis standards or a Center of Excellence
Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality
Familiarity with testing methodologies and automated testing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven insights
Experience with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools
Benefits
Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role.
Hourly Rate: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule
Start Date: May 25, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Work Arrangement: On-site, up to five days per week based on business needs
Schedule: Standard business hours; additional hours may be required based on project demands
Work Location
1401 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
100% on-site role
Candidates must be local to Richmond, VA and able to commute daily
Job Title: Lead Business Analyst
Work Type: On-site
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract, $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Requisition ID: 799495
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in partnership with the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and advanced analytical support. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in stakeholder engagement, team development, and driving high-quality business analysis practices across complex enterprise environments.
Application
Qualified candidates should submit their applications promptly. Due to vendor submission limits, early application is strongly encouraged. Candidates must meet all required qualifications and be available for an in-person interview.
Job Description
The Lead Business Analyst is a strategic, people-focused role responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams.
This role serves as a servant leader for a team of 8–10 Business Analysts, focusing on removing obstacles, coaching professional growth, and promoting best practices. The Lead Business Analyst collaborates closely with business units, IT teams, and leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful project delivery across enterprise-level initiatives.
Responsibilities
Standards and Requirements
Establish and enforce consistent business analysis methodologies, templates, and documentation standards
Develop and validate high-quality deliverables including BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements
Ensure requirements align with business objectives and technical feasibility
Provide constructive feedback to improve deliverable quality and reduce rework
Support testing strategies covering functional, non-functional, and data-related requirements
Team Leadership and Alignment
Lead and mentor a team of 8–10 Business Analysts, fostering professional growth and performance
Build collaborative relationships across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross-functional meetings to drive alignment
Support change management through clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage risks, and maintain project momentum
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Translate complex business needs into clear, structured, and actionable requirements
Communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, and end users
Present findings, recommendations, and updates to senior leadership
Produce well-organized documentation to support planning and solution design
Operational and Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance BA processes, tools, and team capabilities
Drive improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality
Remove roadblocks and proactively address risks impacting delivery
Model accountability, transparency, and high-performance standards
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of expert-level experience in business analysis functions (requirements, stakeholder management, testing, etc.)
7+ years of leadership and mentoring experience guiding Business Analysts
7+ years of experience in communication, stakeholder management, and team support
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven expertise in elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with enterprise-level or multi-module systems
Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Must be physically located in the United States for the duration of the assignment
Must be able to work onsite in Richmond, VA without relocation
Must be available for an in-person interview
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or contributing to Business Analysis standards or a Center of Excellence
Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality
Familiarity with testing methodologies and automated testing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven insights
Experience with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools
Benefits
Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role.
Hourly Rate: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule
Start Date: May 25, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Work Arrangement: On-site, up to five days per week based on business needs
Schedule: Standard business hours; additional hours may be required based on project demands
Work Location
1401 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
100% on-site role
Candidates must be local to Richmond, VA and able to commute daily
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