House of Representatives
Senior IT Business and Systems Analyst
House of Representatives, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agency
Open to the Public
Duties
Legislative Computer Systems, Office of the Clerk
Location:
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Closing Date:
12/06/24
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $148,000. Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility.
About UsOur team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business and Systems Analyst to join our QA team. This position is part of an enterprise engineering team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, product managers, QA and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers. This position will focus on developing, analyzing, and maintaining business requirements (and related material) across multiple systems. In addition, you will assist in project management related tasks. This position is full time onsite on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available depending on Congressional schedules.
Major Duties
Develop, analyze, and maintain business requirements and/or functional specifications for proposed and existing systems and solutions; Prioritize product features and capabilities to deliver value to the userGather and prioritize user requirements and identify problems to solve user issues; work with UX/UI designers to create mockups and wireframes to illustrate new features and workflowsDevelop documentation and artifacts to support the SDLC, including feature requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, data dictionaries, workflows, prototypes, etc.Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and the team that is developing, testing, and implementing a given solutionLearn and understand the federal legislative and law-making process and help others understand it as it pertains to specific project(s) and systemsPerform system functionality testing and quality assurance as neededWork in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
USAJobs Conditions of EmploymentQualifications
Qualifications
Ten(10) or more years of experience analyzing business problems anddeveloping plans to address issues and concerns in IT-related fieldExperiencegathering requirements for IT development projects by conductinginterviews, requirements gathering sessions, workflow analysis, processanalysis, and translating those inputs into functional and/or technicalrequirementsExperienceworking with Agile methodologiesExperienceworking with UI/UX designers to create workflows, mockups, and wireframesWorkingknowledge of Product Management and Product Owner roles; experience managingproduct backlogsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with thesuperior ability to translate business specifications into user stories,test cases/acceptance criteria, and training materialsAbility to evaluate information from multiple sources and identifyprioritiesAbility to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technicaland business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environmentStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Outlook, Visio, Azure DevOps)Ideal Qualifications
Has aPMP and/or Agile Product Owner/ScrumMaster certificationsKnowledgeof the federal legislative and law-making process
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one (1) writing sample. No telephone inquires please.
Additional InformationHiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans' preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume and writing samples
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
Office of the Clerk
Phone
202-225-1182
Address
Office of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
Required Documents
Resume and writing samples
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
Office of the Clerk
Phone
202-225-1182
Address
Office of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agency
Open to the Public
Duties
Legislative Computer Systems, Office of the Clerk
Location:
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Closing Date:
12/06/24
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $148,000. Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility.
About UsOur team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business and Systems Analyst to join our QA team. This position is part of an enterprise engineering team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, product managers, QA and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers. This position will focus on developing, analyzing, and maintaining business requirements (and related material) across multiple systems. In addition, you will assist in project management related tasks. This position is full time onsite on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available depending on Congressional schedules.
Major Duties
Develop, analyze, and maintain business requirements and/or functional specifications for proposed and existing systems and solutions; Prioritize product features and capabilities to deliver value to the userGather and prioritize user requirements and identify problems to solve user issues; work with UX/UI designers to create mockups and wireframes to illustrate new features and workflowsDevelop documentation and artifacts to support the SDLC, including feature requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, data dictionaries, workflows, prototypes, etc.Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and the team that is developing, testing, and implementing a given solutionLearn and understand the federal legislative and law-making process and help others understand it as it pertains to specific project(s) and systemsPerform system functionality testing and quality assurance as neededWork in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
USAJobs Conditions of EmploymentQualifications
Qualifications
Ten(10) or more years of experience analyzing business problems anddeveloping plans to address issues and concerns in IT-related fieldExperiencegathering requirements for IT development projects by conductinginterviews, requirements gathering sessions, workflow analysis, processanalysis, and translating those inputs into functional and/or technicalrequirementsExperienceworking with Agile methodologiesExperienceworking with UI/UX designers to create workflows, mockups, and wireframesWorkingknowledge of Product Management and Product Owner roles; experience managingproduct backlogsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with thesuperior ability to translate business specifications into user stories,test cases/acceptance criteria, and training materialsAbility to evaluate information from multiple sources and identifyprioritiesAbility to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technicaland business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environmentStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Outlook, Visio, Azure DevOps)Ideal Qualifications
Has aPMP and/or Agile Product Owner/ScrumMaster certificationsKnowledgeof the federal legislative and law-making process
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one (1) writing sample. No telephone inquires please.
Additional InformationHiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans' preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume and writing samples
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
Office of the Clerk
Phone
202-225-1182
Address
Office of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
Required Documents
Resume and writing samples
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
Office of the Clerk
Phone
202-225-1182
Address
Office of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request