ICAM Business Analyst

Koniag IT Systems (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced ICAM Business Analyst to support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) initiatives for our government customers. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in business analysis, ICAM frameworks, and federal security standards. The candidate must possess an active Secret Clearance to support this role. This position is Remote.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The ICAM Business Analyst will serve as a key liaison between technical teams and government stakeholders, supporting the analysis, design, and implementation of ICAM solutions in a federal environment. The candidate will work closely with program managers, architects, and security personnel to ensure ICAM solutions align with mission objectives, federal policies, and industry best practices.

Principal responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage business and functional requirements related to ICAM programs and initiatives.
• Translate complex ICAM concepts and technical requirements into clear, actionable documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of ICAM program documentation, including concept of operations (CONOPS), business process flows, use cases, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct gap analyses between current ICAM capabilities and desired end-state objectives, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support the design, integration, and deployment of ICAM solutions including identity proofing, authentication, authorization, and federation services.
• Assist in the development of ICAM roadmaps, strategies, and implementation plans in alignment with federal mandates such as FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Facilitate working groups, stakeholder meetings, and requirements workshops, capturing and tracking action items and decisions.
• Support testing and validation activities, including developing test cases, participating in user acceptance testing (UAT), and documenting results.
• Monitor and track program milestones, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide support for Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, status reports, and executive-level presentations for government stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting IT or cybersecurity programs, with at least 1+ year of direct ICAM-related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills in English - both written and oral - with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICAM concepts including identity lifecycle management, credentialing, access management, and federation.
• Familiarity with federal ICAM frameworks and standards, including FICAM Roadmap, NIST SP 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines), and OMB policies.
• Experience eliciting and documenting business and functional requirements, user stories, and process flows.
• Proficiency in creating business analysis artifacts such as CONOPS, use cases, gap analyses, and SOPs.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working groups.
• Ability to support testing activities, including test case development and UAT participation.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, especially Scrum.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in a federal government IT or cybersecurity environment.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation strategies.
• Familiarity with identity and access management technologies such as Active Directory, LDAP, PIV/CAC authentication, and SSO solutions.
• Knowledge of Single Sign-On (SSO) concepts using SAML and OAuth2/OIDC.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management and documentation platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), CompTIA Security+, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or similar credentials.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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