Business Analyst
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS), Fairfax, VA, United States
Position Summary
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner to federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of an experienced Business Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs through detailed technical data documentation and analysis. This role will focus primarily on documenting VA data sources, systems, integrations, and environments to support analytics, reporting, system modernization, and regulatory compliance efforts. The Business Analyst will work closely with data engineers, analytics teams, product owners, and VA stakeholders to understand complex data ecosystems and translate them into clear, accurate, and reusable technical documentation. The ideal candidate has strong experience in data analysis, metadata management, and documentation standards, along with familiarity with federal healthcare data environments, particularly within the VA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Data Documentation & Metadata Management
Develop, maintain, and standardize comprehensive documentation for VA data sources, including databases, reports, APIs, and enterprise data platforms
Create and maintain data dictionaries, data lineage diagrams, source-to-target mappings, and system interface documentation
Document data definitions, business rules, transformations, validation logic, and dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
Support metadata management initiatives, ensuring consistent naming conventions, definitions, and documentation standards across programs
Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories to ensure accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
VA Data Sources, Systems & Environments
Analyze and document VA-specific data systems and environments (e.g., clinical, operational, financial, and administrative data sources)
Collaborate with technical teams to understand data flows across development, test, and production environments
Capture and document data access methods, refresh schedules, security considerations, and system constraints
Support onboarding activities by developing reference documentation that enables analysts and engineers to effectively use VA data assets
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with VA stakeholders and internal teams to elicit data requirements and clarify business and technical needs
Translate business questions and operational needs into clearly defined data elements, requirements, and documentation artifacts
Facilitate working sessions and reviews to validate documentation accuracy with subject matter experts
Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
Data Quality, Governance & Compliance Support
Support data governance efforts by documenting data ownership, stewardship, and usage constraints
Assist with identifying data quality issues, gaps, and inconsistencies and document findings and remediation recommendations
Ensure documentation aligns with VA, federal, and program-specific standards for data management, security, and compliance
Support audits, reviews, and modernization efforts by providing up-to-date and accurate data documentation
Methodology, Standards & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and refinement of documentation templates, standards, and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes, tools, and efficiencies
Support Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies by producing documentation that aligns with sprint-based development and iterative delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field
3–6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role with a strong emphasis on data documentation
Hands-on experience creating technical data documentation, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and source-to-target mappings
Strong understanding of relational databases and data concepts (tables, fields, keys, relationships)
Proficiency in SQL for reviewing and validating data structures and logic
Experience working with structured and semi-structured data from multiple systems and environments
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data quality practices
Experience supporting healthcare data, public sector data, or federal data environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical content for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Ability to obtain a public trust
Preferred Qualification
Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or other federal healthcare agencies
Familiarity with VA data domains, clinical or operational data, or enterprise VA systems
Experience with data cataloging, metadata tools, or documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, data catalogs)
Experience working in Agile delivery environments supporting analytics or data modernization initiatives
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Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner to federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of an experienced Business Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs through detailed technical data documentation and analysis. This role will focus primarily on documenting VA data sources, systems, integrations, and environments to support analytics, reporting, system modernization, and regulatory compliance efforts. The Business Analyst will work closely with data engineers, analytics teams, product owners, and VA stakeholders to understand complex data ecosystems and translate them into clear, accurate, and reusable technical documentation. The ideal candidate has strong experience in data analysis, metadata management, and documentation standards, along with familiarity with federal healthcare data environments, particularly within the VA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Data Documentation & Metadata Management
Develop, maintain, and standardize comprehensive documentation for VA data sources, including databases, reports, APIs, and enterprise data platforms
Create and maintain data dictionaries, data lineage diagrams, source-to-target mappings, and system interface documentation
Document data definitions, business rules, transformations, validation logic, and dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
Support metadata management initiatives, ensuring consistent naming conventions, definitions, and documentation standards across programs
Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories to ensure accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
VA Data Sources, Systems & Environments
Analyze and document VA-specific data systems and environments (e.g., clinical, operational, financial, and administrative data sources)
Collaborate with technical teams to understand data flows across development, test, and production environments
Capture and document data access methods, refresh schedules, security considerations, and system constraints
Support onboarding activities by developing reference documentation that enables analysts and engineers to effectively use VA data assets
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with VA stakeholders and internal teams to elicit data requirements and clarify business and technical needs
Translate business questions and operational needs into clearly defined data elements, requirements, and documentation artifacts
Facilitate working sessions and reviews to validate documentation accuracy with subject matter experts
Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
Data Quality, Governance & Compliance Support
Support data governance efforts by documenting data ownership, stewardship, and usage constraints
Assist with identifying data quality issues, gaps, and inconsistencies and document findings and remediation recommendations
Ensure documentation aligns with VA, federal, and program-specific standards for data management, security, and compliance
Support audits, reviews, and modernization efforts by providing up-to-date and accurate data documentation
Methodology, Standards & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and refinement of documentation templates, standards, and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes, tools, and efficiencies
Support Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies by producing documentation that aligns with sprint-based development and iterative delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field
3–6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role with a strong emphasis on data documentation
Hands-on experience creating technical data documentation, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and source-to-target mappings
Strong understanding of relational databases and data concepts (tables, fields, keys, relationships)
Proficiency in SQL for reviewing and validating data structures and logic
Experience working with structured and semi-structured data from multiple systems and environments
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data quality practices
Experience supporting healthcare data, public sector data, or federal data environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical content for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Ability to obtain a public trust
Preferred Qualification
Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or other federal healthcare agencies
Familiarity with VA data domains, clinical or operational data, or enterprise VA systems
Experience with data cataloging, metadata tools, or documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, data catalogs)
Experience working in Agile delivery environments supporting analytics or data modernization initiatives
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