Business Analyst III with Security Clearance - Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States - Agile Defense, Inc.

Description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions
That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests

Requisition #:
BUSIN004082

Job Title:
Business Analyst III Location: 4251 Suitland Road Washington, District of Columbia 20395

Clearance Level:
Active DoD - Top Secret SCI SUMMARY
Agile Defense seeks qualified candidates for support of the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC)
Agile Defense provides IT support services to ONI OIC to include tier 1 through 3 on-call support, planning and scheduling, customer/user support, systems engineering and technical assessments, software engineering, system administration and operation, database administration and development, system/software testing and break-fix support

Further support includes migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud, and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets.

Business analysts are the drivers of our continued growth and success
With their commitment to innovation, these analysts seek, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity
Here is what your objectives will look like if you join the team: Drive awareness of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levels Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with customer to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements
Monitor and evaluate product creation progress at each stage of the process
Liaise with the product team and end-users to deliver updates
Take lead of scrum teams, defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, communicating with stakeholders throughout the project
Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product
Develop detailed product feature specifications and ensure they're clearly understood by the development teams
Define vision for future development
Serve as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product
Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy
Work closely with management team to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI
Assist in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals
Keep customer and stakeholders informed of the status of all planned and active projects
Manage needs around multiple legacy applications QUALIFICATIONS Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of experience
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills
Experience with Scrum project management methodology
WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions
Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible
Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages
General office environment
Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time
The working environment is generally favorable
Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc
Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
Strength Demands
Sedentary - 10 lbs
Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles
Some occasional walking or standing may be required
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental
Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots
Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together
Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do
Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions
It's how we show up every day
It's who we are
Happy - Be Infectious
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do
Helpful - Be Supportive
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated
Honest - Be Trustworthy
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support
Humble - Be Grounded
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task
Hungry - Be Eager
Our hunger forexcellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges
Hustle - Be Driven
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects
Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor
As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information
41 CFR c)