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Requirements Analyst

Arlington, VAHybridFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • analytical
  • detail-oriented
  • independent work

Nice to have

  • Product Owner
  • mission-critical solutions
  • requirements gathering
  • product support
  • stakeholder coordination
  • user stories

Role summary

SAIC is seeking a Requirements Analyst / Product Owner to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in modernizing mission-critical solutions. This hybrid role, based at the Pentagon or MARK Center in Arlington, VA, involves gathering, documenting, and refining requirements, drafting user stories and acceptance criteria, and collaborating with stakeholders and development teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or equivalent, strong analytical and communication skills, and an active Secret Security Clearance. The role focuses on building a foundation in requirements analysis, product support, and stakeholder coordination within a mission-driven environment.

SAIC is seeking a Requirements Analyst / Product Owner to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) in modernizing and supporting mission‑critical solutions. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a foundation in requirements gathering, product support, and stakeholder coordination. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced analysts, technical teams, and customers to help ensure requirements are well understood, documented, and aligned with project objectives. Strong communication and organizational skills are key to succeeding in this role.

Note: This position will be Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) at the Pentagon or the MARK Center (Arlington, VA)

Job Duties:

  • Assist in requirements discussions, including gathering, organizing, and documenting high‑level and detailed requirements under guidance from senior team members.
  • Draft clear, basic user stories and acceptance criteria to support development tasks.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and senior analysts to refine requirements and ensure they align with business needs.
  • Support backlog organization by helping track, prioritize, and update requirements as directed by Product Owners and project leadership.
  • Work with development teams to clarify requirements, address questions, and ensure user stories are actionable.
  • Participate in customer feedback discussions and help incorporate updates or changes into requirements and documentation.
  • Assist with project documentation tasks such as meeting minutes, peer reviews, and status updates.
  • Provide support during customer demonstrations and help capture feedback for future enhancements.

Qualifications

Required Education: 

Bachelors and two (2) years or more of related experience; Masters and zero (0) years of related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree. 

Required Skills:

  • •Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a willingness to learn.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly document information and interact with team members and stakeholders.
  • Detail‑oriented and able to maintain accuracy when managing multiple pieces of information.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative, fast‑paced team environment.
  • Basic familiarity with technical documentation practices.
  • Willingness to learn how to translate requirements into user stories and support backlog management.

Required Clearance:

  • Must have an active Secret Security Clearance to start.
     

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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