Manhattan Strategy Group
Sr. Business Analyst - Federal Programs
Manhattan Strategy Group, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Description:Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Business Analyst. This position will define, coordinate, monitor, and validate requirements during development, system, and user acceptance testing. This significant role is part of MSG's growing technology team and can work on projects for several Federal Agencies. Along with developing a relationship with the project directors and key client personnel, this role will be functionally active from project start to finish.This position meets with project directors and clients to understand and document business requirements and works to understand client priorities for the work requested. The role will conduct traceability of requirements through documentation, input into project management system JIRA, development, system testing, UAT, and implementation to Production. The role will also write test scripts and conduct testing phases, to ensure a seamless transition of functionality from conception to product delivery.In addition, this role will develop and document BA and QA standard operating procedures, and work with the technology team at large to institute process improvements to existing processes.Job Responsibilities/Duties:
Identify functional related requirements from clients.Document business requirements and work with clients to prioritize them.Participate in design sessions with technology team and partners.Input all requirements into project management tool JIRA.Create flow charts and/or diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs and processes.Validate requirements from the implementation team members.Develop test plans, establish test criteria, and prepare test data.Organize, perform, and/or coordinate testing of new or modified systems with technology team, partners, and client.Review test output to identify problem areas and/or errors.Perform analysis of problem areas/errors to define viable solutions.Coordinate testing schedules, monitor progress and certify completion of individual test scripts and each test phase.Provide clarification of user and business needs to the technology team and provide client support by responding to inquiries, updating procedures, and offering solutions to system problems either programmatically or by other means.Create and maintain a good working relationship with project directors and client representatives.Qualifications:
BS or equivalent and 8 + years of applicable experience.5+ years experience working in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) Framework.3+ years experience supporting US federal agency projects.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good understanding of software application development and defect lifecycle.Experience writing requirements and ensuring traceability throughout a project.Experience in generating process documentation and reports.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.Experience with testing web-based applications.Experience with the testing-defect management-retesting cycle.Preferred:
Strong background in software testing (automation would be great with QTP, Selenium, etc).Experience implementing third-party vendor solutions.Experience with testing database applications.Proficiency with SQL and database management.Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including LucidChart, Smartsheet.Proven ability to manage all testing phases.High proficiency in technical writing.Security Clearance:
Active Public Trust or ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.EEO Statement:
Manhattan Strategy Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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Identify functional related requirements from clients.Document business requirements and work with clients to prioritize them.Participate in design sessions with technology team and partners.Input all requirements into project management tool JIRA.Create flow charts and/or diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs and processes.Validate requirements from the implementation team members.Develop test plans, establish test criteria, and prepare test data.Organize, perform, and/or coordinate testing of new or modified systems with technology team, partners, and client.Review test output to identify problem areas and/or errors.Perform analysis of problem areas/errors to define viable solutions.Coordinate testing schedules, monitor progress and certify completion of individual test scripts and each test phase.Provide clarification of user and business needs to the technology team and provide client support by responding to inquiries, updating procedures, and offering solutions to system problems either programmatically or by other means.Create and maintain a good working relationship with project directors and client representatives.Qualifications:
BS or equivalent and 8 + years of applicable experience.5+ years experience working in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) Framework.3+ years experience supporting US federal agency projects.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good understanding of software application development and defect lifecycle.Experience writing requirements and ensuring traceability throughout a project.Experience in generating process documentation and reports.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.Experience with testing web-based applications.Experience with the testing-defect management-retesting cycle.Preferred:
Strong background in software testing (automation would be great with QTP, Selenium, etc).Experience implementing third-party vendor solutions.Experience with testing database applications.Proficiency with SQL and database management.Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including LucidChart, Smartsheet.Proven ability to manage all testing phases.High proficiency in technical writing.Security Clearance:
Active Public Trust or ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.EEO Statement:
Manhattan Strategy Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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