Business Analyst

Job Description CSCI Consulting is looking for a Business Analyst with hands-on experience supporting iterative software development within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments within a challenging and complex program. The ideal candidate will be skilled in backlog refinement, user-story development, iteration planning, and facilitating collaboration among Product Owners, functional subject matter experts, stakeholders, and development teams. Responsibilities Develop a strong understanding of mission and business objectives while maintaining a working knowledge of software development practices and technologies Serve as the focal point for capturing, analyzing, documenting, and managing functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and user stories Decompose features into clear, actionable user stories that can be implemented through short, iterative development cycles Lead backlog-refinement sessions to ensure work items are clearly defined, appropriately prioritized, and ready for implementation Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize the product backlog and align requirements with business objectives and roadmap goals Partner with the Scrum Master to establish sprint backlogs, resolve impediments, and define the scope of work for each iteration Develop and maintain team and iteration backlogs, including user stories, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and requirements traceability Work closely with Product Owners and functional subject matter experts to validate requirements and confirm alignment on scope and expected outcomes Translating business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams Define and validate testable acceptance criteria that support test-driven development and the acceptance of completed work Prepare upcoming work items for future iterations by elaborating requirements and confirming backlog readiness Lead software demonstrations for stakeholders and communicate the results of each iteration Act independently to identify, investigate, and resolve problems Minimum Requirements U.S. citizenship Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered At least five years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting iterative software development projects Experience working with Agile or SAFe methodologies Strong verbal and written communication skills Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving Ability to work with clients to understand their needs Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professional presence Preferred Skills SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification SAFe Practitioner certification Certified Business Analysis Professional certification Agile or Scrum Master certification Knowledge of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Experience with SAP or a software development background Experience using ServiceNow or Jira Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify issues, and drive problems to resolution Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently Strong customer and vendor relationship skills Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value Past experience working with a Federal government agency Department of War experience is a plus! About CSCI CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class s ervices for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed! At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again! Benefits of Working at CSCI Competitive salaries <li style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; color: #002d40;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props