JustinBradley is hiring: Business Analyst/Product Analyst in Reston

This range is provided by JustinBradley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$58.00/hr - $62.00/hr

JustinBradley’s client, a leading source of mortgage financing, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst/Product Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business operations, technology, and user experience. You will play a key role in driving change management, operational support, data-driven insights, and product enhancements while working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Must be local to Reston, VA for their onsite requirement.

Responsibilities

• Change Management
  • Lead and support change initiatives by documenting release notes, user guides, FAQs, training materials, and stakeholder updates.
  • Tailor messaging and communication for both internal and external partners.
  • Ensure stakeholders are informed and equipped to adopt new processes and product updates effectively.
• Operations Management
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to ensure smooth operations and user access.
  • Partner with support and engineering teams to resolve issues and communicate updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Story Writing & Grooming
  • Create, refine, and prioritize detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
  • Ensure requirements are well understood by development and QA teams.
• Data Analysis
  • Analyze business and user data to identify trends, measure product performance, and provide actionable insights.
  • Support strategic decision-making with data-driven recommendations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with product owners, developers, QA, and business units to plan and execute product enhancements.
  • Facilitate discussions to align priorities, scope, and timelines.
• Testing & UAT
  • Develop and execute test cases and scripts.
  • Track and report defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Support user acceptance testing and provide training where needed.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication abilities for stakeholder engagement, documentation, and change management.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing data.
• Experience with JIRA (backlog management, sprint planning, acceptance criteria).
• Experience with Confluence (documentation and collaboration).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and change management frameworks.
• Prior experience in product management, business analysis, or operations support.
• Exposure to BI/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Knowledge of API testing or QA methodologies.

JustinBradley is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected employees.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change based on business needs.