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Senior
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RIVA Solutions, Inc.
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Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
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Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and a…
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Sr. DevSecOps Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
Senior
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Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
Senior+
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Reston, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
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$81k–$139k/yr
Full-time
Posted 26d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in United States
Responsibilities
The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between technical teams and business partners to translate requirements into actionable user stories. They lead Agile ceremonies, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and support the full project lifecycle through documentation and stakeholder collaboration.
Requirements
Candidates must have 6+ years of business analysis experience and be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance. Proficiency in Agile methodologies, ServiceNow, and Gherkin syntax is highly desired for this role.
Full job description
The Business Analyst acts as the bridge between technical teams and the client’s business partners—translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories that drive solution development. Working in an Agile environment, this role leads and supports ceremonies, collaborates with Product Owners and developers to define well‑scoped stories with strong acceptance criteria, and facilitates discussions across client and internal teams.
You’ll partner directly with stakeholders as a Business SME, communicating effectively through phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams. You’ll also support the full project lifecycle by creating and reviewing functional, technical, and training documentation.
Job Location
Remote within the U.S.
What you will be doing
Analyze existing system documentation to summarize existing system functionality as it relates to the project.
Create and maintain project roadmaps.
Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting by effectively responding to inquiries.
Utilize gherkin syntax for user story acceptance criteria
Partner with Product Owners and developers to define story scope and acceptance criteria that are clear, complete, and actionable
Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies and cross‑functional meetings with confidence
Collaborate directly with stakeholders, serving as a Business SME and fostering strong communication across phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams
Support all phases of the project lifecycle—from discovery through delivery
Create and peer‑review a range of documentation including functional specs, technical documents, training materials, and more
Basic Qualifications
US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position).
Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
6+ years of business analysis experience including experience translating requirements into specific, scoped user stories and creating documentation including process mapping, role matrixes, etc.
Desired Qualifications
3+ years of experience working in an agile environment
2+ years of experience independently working with stakeholders to elicit, understand, and prioritize requirements
1+ years of experience with the ServiceNow Platform
1+ years of experience facilitating sprint ceremonies and other ad hoc meetings as needed
1+ years of experience using gherkin syntax for user story acceptance criteria
Active DHS or DoW Public Trust clearance
Experience with ServiceNow App Engine, CSM, or ITSM
Strong experience working in an agile environment
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience manually testing user stories
Professional Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience providing system demonstrations and presentations to stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
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