Senior Business Analyst
Sierra 7, Inc., Mc Lean, VA, United States
Description
The Senior Business Analyst role requires deep expertise in requirements elicitation, mission-focused process analysis, UI/UX translation, and data-driven analysis. This individual will lead the development of epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, backlogs, business rules, workflow models, and detailed functional specifications. The ideal candidate will serve as both a strategic analytical leader and a hands-on contributor, supporting iterative Agile development within a secure AWS GovCloud environment.
Possessing an active DOD Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this position.
This position is currently contingent upon award.
Position Responsibilities: Discovery and Requirements Definition User Requirements Development and Backlog Management Business Rules, Data, and Process Modelling Iterative Development Support User Research and Human-Centered Design Testing, Validation and Quality Assurance Documentation and Reporting Requirements
Active DoD Secret clearance Required Deep familiarity with DoD mission workflows, particularly those involving personnel data, case management, compliance-driven reporting, and cross-service operational processes. Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and policy inputs into coherent functional specifications. Exceptional writing skills, capable of producing clear, structured, technically accurate documentation. Education & Experience:
10+ years of business analysis experience on federal IT programs 5+ years supporting DoD or other mission-critical federal systems
Experience supporting large system modernization efforts Demonstrated expertise in: Requirements elicitation, Workflow modeling, Data analysis, Traceability management Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments Demonstrated ability to lead comprehensive business analysis Experience analyzing Logical Data Models (LDMs), Operational Models (OMs), flowcharts, and historical artifacts to identify gaps and modernization opportunities. Ability to translate policy and mission language into technically actionable backlog items. Desired Qualifications:
Experience with AWS GovCloud environments and DoD CC SRG IL2/IL4/IL5 systems. Familiarity with business rules integration across multi-service environments. Relevant Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM). Experience supporting DoD enterprise interfaces (DMDC, MilPDS, IPPS-A, VA systems). Experience with DoD enterprise personnel systems (DMDC, IPPS-A, MilPDS) Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of "serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
The Senior Business Analyst role requires deep expertise in requirements elicitation, mission-focused process analysis, UI/UX translation, and data-driven analysis. This individual will lead the development of epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, backlogs, business rules, workflow models, and detailed functional specifications. The ideal candidate will serve as both a strategic analytical leader and a hands-on contributor, supporting iterative Agile development within a secure AWS GovCloud environment.
Possessing an active DOD Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this position.
This position is currently contingent upon award.
Position Responsibilities: Discovery and Requirements Definition User Requirements Development and Backlog Management Business Rules, Data, and Process Modelling Iterative Development Support User Research and Human-Centered Design Testing, Validation and Quality Assurance Documentation and Reporting Requirements
Active DoD Secret clearance Required Deep familiarity with DoD mission workflows, particularly those involving personnel data, case management, compliance-driven reporting, and cross-service operational processes. Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and policy inputs into coherent functional specifications. Exceptional writing skills, capable of producing clear, structured, technically accurate documentation. Education & Experience:
10+ years of business analysis experience on federal IT programs 5+ years supporting DoD or other mission-critical federal systems
Experience supporting large system modernization efforts Demonstrated expertise in: Requirements elicitation, Workflow modeling, Data analysis, Traceability management Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments Demonstrated ability to lead comprehensive business analysis Experience analyzing Logical Data Models (LDMs), Operational Models (OMs), flowcharts, and historical artifacts to identify gaps and modernization opportunities. Ability to translate policy and mission language into technically actionable backlog items. Desired Qualifications:
Experience with AWS GovCloud environments and DoD CC SRG IL2/IL4/IL5 systems. Familiarity with business rules integration across multi-service environments. Relevant Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM). Experience supporting DoD enterprise interfaces (DMDC, MilPDS, IPPS-A, VA systems). Experience with DoD enterprise personnel systems (DMDC, IPPS-A, MilPDS) Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of "serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program