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Job Title: Business Analyst 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA 23225
Start Date: 05/25/2026
End Date: 05/25/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract - $37 – $57 per hour.
Requisition ID: 800999
Overview
The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Department of Corrections (DOC) in delivering high-quality application development, system enhancements, and IT services. This role plays a key part in ensuring technology solutions align with business needs, policies, and operational goals while maintaining compliance with established project management standards.
Application
Applications must be submitted no later than 05/05/2026. Only candidates who meet all required qualifications and conditions will be considered.
Job Description
The DOC Business Analyst 4 will support the Information Technology Unit in planning, analyzing, and delivering system enhancements and new applications that support the agency’s mission. This role is responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, supporting system testing and deployment, and ensuring alignment with VITA standards. The analyst will collaborate closely with internal teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Responsibilities
Project Management, Planning, and Analysis
Assist in planning system changes and implementing new applications
Analyze DOC policies and procedures to identify system-related needs
Elicit, document, and manage both technical and business requirements
Evaluate the impact of system changes on agency policies
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles
Serve as a liaison between DOC users, IT teams, and external vendors
System Testing
Develop and execute testing strategies aligned with project scope and timelines
Perform regression testing and validate system enhancements
Identify defects, assess impact, and recommend corrective actions
Document and report testing outcomes to stakeholders
System Deployment
Support execution of system enhancements and releases
Coordinate communication of releases, including contingency planning
Facilitate release meetings with key stakeholders
Collaboration
Partner with internal teams and external resources to deliver project objectives
Collaborate with leadership to resolve cross-functional challenges
Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and team members
Training
Develop and deliver end-user training programs
Assess training needs based on system functionality and user knowledge
Create and evaluate training materials to ensure user adoption and independence
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building
Minimum 5 years of experience in requirements elicitation and documentation
Minimum 5 years of professional oral and written communication skills
Minimum 5 years of project management experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to interview in person and work on-site as required
Must be able to pick up equipment on-site and attend occasional on-site training
Local candidates strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience with SDLC methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative
Experience with technologies such as .NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, BizTalk
Experience with MicroStrategy, relational databases, hardware, and telecommunications
Familiarity with messaging systems, network protocols, and CRM platforms (e.g., Dynamics)
Experience with web application and GUI development, reporting, and data warehousing
Experience with data analysis, profiling, mapping, and validation
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role offering $37 – $57 per hour.
Schedule
Assignment Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start Date: 05/25/2026
End Date: 05/25/2027
Hybrid work arrangement with required on-site presence for equipment pickup, training, and occasional in-office work
Work Location
6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225
Hybrid role with required on-site attendance for key activities. Candidates must be able to commute to the worksite as needed.
Job Title: Business Analyst 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA 23225
Start Date: 05/25/2026
End Date: 05/25/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract - $37 – $57 per hour.
Requisition ID: 800999
Overview
The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Department of Corrections (DOC) in delivering high-quality application development, system enhancements, and IT services. This role plays a key part in ensuring technology solutions align with business needs, policies, and operational goals while maintaining compliance with established project management standards.
Application
Applications must be submitted no later than 05/05/2026. Only candidates who meet all required qualifications and conditions will be considered.
Job Description
The DOC Business Analyst 4 will support the Information Technology Unit in planning, analyzing, and delivering system enhancements and new applications that support the agency’s mission. This role is responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, supporting system testing and deployment, and ensuring alignment with VITA standards. The analyst will collaborate closely with internal teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Responsibilities
Project Management, Planning, and Analysis
Assist in planning system changes and implementing new applications
Analyze DOC policies and procedures to identify system-related needs
Elicit, document, and manage both technical and business requirements
Evaluate the impact of system changes on agency policies
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles
Serve as a liaison between DOC users, IT teams, and external vendors
System Testing
Develop and execute testing strategies aligned with project scope and timelines
Perform regression testing and validate system enhancements
Identify defects, assess impact, and recommend corrective actions
Document and report testing outcomes to stakeholders
System Deployment
Support execution of system enhancements and releases
Coordinate communication of releases, including contingency planning
Facilitate release meetings with key stakeholders
Collaboration
Partner with internal teams and external resources to deliver project objectives
Collaborate with leadership to resolve cross-functional challenges
Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and team members
Training
Develop and deliver end-user training programs
Assess training needs based on system functionality and user knowledge
Create and evaluate training materials to ensure user adoption and independence
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building
Minimum 5 years of experience in requirements elicitation and documentation
Minimum 5 years of professional oral and written communication skills
Minimum 5 years of project management experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to interview in person and work on-site as required
Must be able to pick up equipment on-site and attend occasional on-site training
Local candidates strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience with SDLC methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative
Experience with technologies such as .NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, BizTalk
Experience with MicroStrategy, relational databases, hardware, and telecommunications
Familiarity with messaging systems, network protocols, and CRM platforms (e.g., Dynamics)
Experience with web application and GUI development, reporting, and data warehousing
Experience with data analysis, profiling, mapping, and validation
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role offering $37 – $57 per hour.
Schedule
Assignment Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start Date: 05/25/2026
End Date: 05/25/2027
Hybrid work arrangement with required on-site presence for equipment pickup, training, and occasional in-office work
Work Location
6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225
Hybrid role with required on-site attendance for key activities. Candidates must be able to commute to the worksite as needed.
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