Senior Business Analyst - Single Sign On Project

Senior business analyst with security background for a single sign on projectAt B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!Job SummaryB&A is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting the US Courts OSCAR program. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in Single Sign-On (SSO) processes and a proven track record of team leadership. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring secure, seamless, and scalable SSO implementations. You will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing user authentication processes while leading a team of analysts and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of SSO solutions for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards. Evaluate and document existing authentication systems and recommend enhancements. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to integrate SSO with third-party applications and platforms. Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for SSO-related projects. Develop use cases, workflows, and process maps to support the SSO lifecycle. Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Business Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Oversee the team's workload, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Provide guidance on best practices, tools, and techniques for effective business analysis. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of SSO initiatives with organizational goals. Conduct workshops and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on SSO or identity and access management systems. 2+ years of experience leading a team of business analysts or similar roles.Required Skills Strong understanding of SSO technologies (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and tools (e.g., Okta, Ping Identity, Azure AD). Demonstrated experience in requirement gathering, process mapping, and workflow analysis. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Visio). Experience working in agile and waterfall project environments.Desired Skills Strong background in data analysis and reporting, with experience using tools like Tableau or Power BI. Understanding of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) as they relate to SSO deployment pipelines. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and standards (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Experience with international deployments of SSO solutions across geographically dispersed teams. Ability to manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party SSO solutions.Security Clearance Eligible for a Public Trust More About B&A:Notable ClientsB&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionB&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.Benefits and ProgramsB&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.These include: The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more A formal mentorship program Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more Monthly virtual events B&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, and #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and moreAt B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.EEOB&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.EEO is the LawAffirmative Action PlanAs a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.