Business Analyst (Top Secret cleared)

Description

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work: We are seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal government program by gathering, analyzing, and translating business needs into technical and functional requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working in AWS cloud environments and partnering with technical teams to improve systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making.

This role works closely with government stakeholders, product owners, developers, and cloud engineers to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and delivered in alignment with mission objectives.

Job Location: This is remote with periodic travel to the client office in Washington, DC. Preference to candidates who live in National Capital Region.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for government systems and applications
  
• Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria
  
• Work with AWS-focused technical teams to support cloud-based solutions and system enhancements
  
• Support system modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, and application enhancements
  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives)
  
• Develop and maintain documentation such as BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and workflows
  
• Analyze current-state processes and recommend future-state improvements
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure traceability through delivery
  
• Support testing activities by assisting with test case development and UAT coordination
  
• Ensure requirements align with federal policies, compliance standards, and security guidelines
  

What You Will Bring With You:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
  

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
  
• Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
  
• Experience working in or supporting AWS cloud environments
  
• Strong requirement-gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
  
• Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies
  

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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$130,687.00 - $222,169.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)