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Business Analyst - ACWS

Washington, DCOnsiteFull Time$115,000–$125,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Business Analyst
  • Functional Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Product Owner
  • Requirements Analyst
  • enterprise business systems
  • DoD acquisition
  • contracting
  • procurement
  • financial processes

Nice to have

  • Army
  • SAFe
  • Agile
  • ITIL
  • Appian
  • LC/NC platforms

Role summary

The Business Analyst - ACWS role focuses on translating stakeholder needs, acquisition processes, and mission requirements into actionable backlog items, acceptance criteria, and implementation guidance for modernization, testing, and delivery. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years as a Business Analyst or similar role supporting enterprise business systems. Knowledge of DoD acquisition, contracting, procurement, financial, and business processes, along with AI-enabled capabilities, workflow automation, decision support, and analytics use cases is essential. A CompTIA Security+ certification and an active Secret clearance are required. Desired qualifications include experience with Army/DoD systems, SAFe/Agile/ITIL certifications, and familiarity with Appian, LC/NC platforms, and Jira.

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Business Analyst Summary: Translates stakeholder needs, acquisition processes, and mission requirements into clear, actionable backlog items, acceptance criteria, and implementation guidance that support modernization, testing, and delivery decisions.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Product Owner, or Requirements Analyst supporting enterprise business systems.
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition, contracting, procurement, financial, and business processes, including experience translating mission and functional requirements into system capabilities.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled business capabilities, workflow automation, decision support, and analytics use cases
  • Comp Tia Security+ certification
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems.
  • SAFe, Agile, Business Analysis, Product Owner/Product Manager, or ITIL certification preferred.
  • Experience with Appian, LC/NC platforms, Jira, and enterprise workflow systems.
  • Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical use cases for requirements analysis and user support
  • Responsibilities:

  • Elicit, analyze, and document ACWS requirements, workflows, and business rules
  • Convert needs into backlog-ready stories and acceptance criteria
  • Support UAT planning, scenario review, issue triage, and validation
  • Maintain traceability and cross-team clarifications
  • Identify process improvements.
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    The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

    DSA - Salary Pay Range$115,000—$125,000 USD

    Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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