Business Analyst / QA Tester (fully remote)

Business Analyst Location: Washington, D.C. (full remote) Type: Full-Time Clearance: Secret Clearance Required About the Role We are seeking a Business Analyst / QA Tester to support IT and business system lifecycle management within a federal environment. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting business needs and requirements, ensuring projects meet lifecycle milestones and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and security professionals to drive process improvements and project success. Key Responsibilities Requirements Analysis & Process Improvement • Identify and evaluate business and system requirements to ensure alignment with project goals. • Analyze real-time data to identify substandard system processes and recommend improvements. • Perform quality assurance at every stage of the systems development lifecycle. • Assist in defining the scope of proposed projects and ensure alignment with business objectives. Project Management & Documentation • Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress against milestones. • Prepare and maintain project lifecycle documentation, including gate review materials, design documents, security plans, and configuration management plans. • Develop and modify processes and procedures related to project execution. • Conduct analysis of alternatives (e.g., COTS solutions, hosting environments) and provide recommendations. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication • Deliver status reports, briefings, and analyses to stakeholders. • Prepare informative, data-driven presentations for management and project teams. • Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports. • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to mitigate project risks and issues. Required Qualifications • 3-5 years of experience in business analysis and systems development. • 2+ years of experience supporting federal customers in business analysis. • Experience with Jira, MS Teams, and SharePoint. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills. • Practical experience generating process documentation, management briefings, and reports. • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while ensuring project deadlines are met. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Preferred Skills • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics. • Strong ability to work collaboratively across teams to drive project success. • Experience providing business analysis support in a secure federal environment.