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Location(s): Arlington, VA (Hybrid, candidates must live in the greater Washington, DC metro area)
Workplace:
Hybrid Clearance Required: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP SECRET is PREFERRED Requisition Type: Pipeline
this is
not a current opening
but rather
a talent pipeline for Business Analysts of all levels with active clearances
interested in supporting the U.S. Government.
When new cleared Business Analyst positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles.
Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and client-focused
Business Analyst
to support multiple enterprise systems through Agile delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have experience gathering functional requirements and user stories, working closely with product owners, and facilitating Agile ceremonies. This individual will also demonstrate comfort interacting with stakeholders in mission-driven environments, including financial systems, fraud management platforms, and law enforcement applications. Position Requirements: Required Clearance: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP SECRET is PREFERRED Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master Preferred Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Lead and document the elicitation of
functional requirements and user stories
from business stakeholders. Conduct
discovery sessions
with clients to understand business needs and define scope and priorities. Partner closely with
Product Owners
to build and manage a
prioritized product backlog
and support user story grooming and refinement. Write and maintain
clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria , collaborating with developers and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation. Facilitate
Agile ceremonies
including
Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives . Translate business needs into functional specifications and contribute to system design efforts. Coordinate across functional and technical teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions. Required Skills: 37+ years
of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Agile software development teams. Proven experience gathering and documenting requirements for systems involving
financial operations, fraud detection, or law enforcement domains . Strong understanding of
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and backlog management best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into data science projects. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and team members. Active Secret Clearance
is required. Bachelors degree
in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybrid Clearance Required: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP SECRET is PREFERRED Requisition Type: Pipeline
this is
not a current opening
but rather
a talent pipeline for Business Analysts of all levels with active clearances
interested in supporting the U.S. Government.
When new cleared Business Analyst positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles.
Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and client-focused
Business Analyst
to support multiple enterprise systems through Agile delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have experience gathering functional requirements and user stories, working closely with product owners, and facilitating Agile ceremonies. This individual will also demonstrate comfort interacting with stakeholders in mission-driven environments, including financial systems, fraud management platforms, and law enforcement applications. Position Requirements: Required Clearance: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP SECRET is PREFERRED Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master Preferred Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Lead and document the elicitation of
functional requirements and user stories
from business stakeholders. Conduct
discovery sessions
with clients to understand business needs and define scope and priorities. Partner closely with
Product Owners
to build and manage a
prioritized product backlog
and support user story grooming and refinement. Write and maintain
clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria , collaborating with developers and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation. Facilitate
Agile ceremonies
including
Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives . Translate business needs into functional specifications and contribute to system design efforts. Coordinate across functional and technical teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions. Required Skills: 37+ years
of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Agile software development teams. Proven experience gathering and documenting requirements for systems involving
financial operations, fraud detection, or law enforcement domains . Strong understanding of
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and backlog management best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into data science projects. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and team members. Active Secret Clearance
is required. Bachelors degree
in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship. #J-18808-Ljbffr