Business Analyst (Azure)

Are you passionate about optimizing cloud solutions and ensuring seamless business operations? As a Business Analyst - Azure Platform, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, documenting, and enhancing cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure. You'll work closely with engineering, security, and project management teams to align Azure cloud implementations with business needs and federal compliance requirements. If you thrive in Agile environments and have a strong grasp of cloud governance, security frameworks, and stakeholder collaboration, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Business Process Analysis & Improvement: Assess cloud business processes and recommend optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and project managers to define system and business requirements for Azure cloud initiatives.
• Azure Cloud Governance & Compliance: Assist in ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD security requirements.
• Agile & Scrum Methodology: Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business goals.
• Stakeholder Communication & Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact between government clients, engineering teams, and leadership, facilitating clear project communication.
• Data Tracking & Reporting: Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and Power BI to track project progress, manage risks, and generate data-driven reports.
• Azure Platform Support: Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to address business needs related toAzure DevOps, Virtual Machines, Storage, and Identity Management.
• Process Automation & Workflow Optimization: Assist in the development of automated solutions for cloud provisioning and access control management.
• Training & User Adoption: Support Azure cloud training initiatives, ensuring end-user adoption and best practices.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, compliance challenges, and technical issues, providing mitigation strategies.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or IT project support, including 2+ years supporting Azure cloud environments.
• An active Top Secret security clearance
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or other relevant Azure certifications (preferred).
• Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies to manage technical projects.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cloud security.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and reporting dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Strong ability to work withtechnical teams, executives, and government agencies to align business needs with cloud capabilities.

Bonus Points (Nice to Haves):

• Experience working with federal agencies or government cloud projects.
• Knowledge of Azure Identity Management (Active Directory, RBAC).
• Experience supportingAzure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline tracking.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (Azure Cost Management, FinOps principles).