Business Analyst II

Nakupuna Companies

Today
Public Trust
Unspecified
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Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Business Analyst II to work a s a member of an Agile Project Delivery team to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex technical information; support project management tasks leveraging PMI principles for monitoring and reporting on various phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Planning, Implementation, Testing, Documentation; analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement; create, track and ensure timely delivery of project documentation; build cross-team coalitions; and support change management activities.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
  • Apply PMI Project Management principles for managing, communicating, and reporting on project goals, schedule, scope, risks, and changes for client deliverables.
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets to create reports and professional documents that communicate project status to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with technical staff to interpret, organize and draft supporting documents for client meetings and presentations.
  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases to support analytics and project metrics reporting capabilities.
  • Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Synthesize complex technical information into lay terms.
  • Develop and distribute documentation to internal and external stakeholders to build understanding of technical concepts.
  • Work with team management to prioritize business and information needs.
  • Use judgement to select the best communication medium to convey content; may include use of graphics, diagrams, charts, etc.
  • Standardization of content with a high level of attention to detail allowing for delivery of documentation with minimal error.
  • Participate in daily Agile team meetings and client and milestone meetings to maintain ongoing awareness of project status.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills when facing impediments.


Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Be responsive, have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), be a team player, promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver. They will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; have a positive can-do attitude; and be confident in analyzing business processes and sharing suggestions for improvement. This team member will be self-motivated and self-monitoring, possess analytical and problem-solving skills, and show strength in multi-tasking and organizational capabilities.

Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex technical information.

The following experience is desired:
  • Experience with Project Management principles associated with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically Planning, Implementation, Testing, Documentation
  • Experience working in Agile Project Management Environments
  • Experience in projects involving direct client delivery
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
  • Experience with Qlik and other data analytics software tools
  • Use of Atlassian Tool Suite, Jira and Confluence.

Clearance: A background investigation at the T3 level is required, as this is not currently a classified position. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Location: Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
  • Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.


The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com .
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