Business Analyst / Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: ECS
Location: Arlington, VA 22204
Description:
ECS is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to work in Arlington, VA.
Develops, coordinates, tracks, and manages projects for a variety of simultaneous initiatives of varying sizes
Supports cross-functional project teams consisting of application development, IT operations, and information security teams
Works with subject matter experts to document user acceptance test plans and coordinates the execution of user acceptance testing
Documents and tracks project changes, risks, and issues through resolution
Regularly meets with stakeholders to identify and document business, functional, and technical requirements with an analytic and restructuring process mindset
Maintains and updates all requirements documentation
Communicates changes to requirements and projects to all stakeholders
Evaluates business processes, anticipates requirements, and recognizes opportunities to take advantage of technology to support business objectives; leads business to better visualize optimization strategies
Presents demonstrations of software functionality to business audiences
2+ years of business analysis experience
3+ years of project management experience
Degree / certification in either Business Analysis or Project Management is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing projects
Ability to translate conceptual requirements into business and functional requirements
Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
Ability to facilitate discussion focused on restructuring and improving end-to-end business functions in an organization
Experience managing projects across development lifecycles (analysis through implementation)
Track record of successfully managing multiple projects of varying scope, size, and complexity
Familiar with software or systems development lifecycles
Experience with Agile and Scrum project methodologies
Ability to comprehend projects holistically, including interdependencies to other systems
Ability to understand and present overall technical solutions at management levels
Experience writing detailed test plans and testing software against requirements
Experience facilitating a Business Requirements session with 10+ participants representing varied concerns
The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
Excellent documentation skills, including writing of effective user stories and use of diagramming software such as MS Visio; experience with wireframing software preferred
Experience using MS DevOps strongly preferred
Experience with Agile and Scrum project methodologies
Experience with custom software development and the SLDC
Develops, coordinates, tracks, and manages projects for a variety of simultaneous initiatives of varying sizes
Supports cross-functional project teams consisting of application development, IT operations, and information security teams
Works with subject matter experts to document user acceptance test plans and coordinates the execution of user acceptance testing
Documents and tracks project changes, risks, and issues through resolution
Regularly meets with stakeholders to identify and document business, functional, and technical requirements with an analytic and restructuring process mindset
Maintains and updates all requirements documentation
Communicates changes to requirements and projects to all stakeholders
Evaluates business processes, anticipates requirements, and recognizes opportunities to take advantage of technology to support business objectives; leads business to better visualize optimization strategies
Presents demonstrations of software functionality to business audiences
2+ years of business analysis experience
3+ years of project management experience
Degree / certification in either Business Analysis or Project Management is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing projects
Ability to translate conceptual requirements into business and functional requirements
Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
Ability to facilitate discussion focused on restructuring and improving end-to-end business functions in an organization
Experience managing projects across development lifecycles (analysis through implementation)
Track record of successfully managing multiple projects of varying scope, size, and complexity
Familiar with software or systems development lifecycles
Experience with Agile and Scrum project methodologies
Ability to comprehend projects holistically, including interdependencies to other systems
Ability to understand and present overall technical solutions at management levels
Experience writing detailed test plans and testing software against requirements
Experience facilitating a Business Requirements session with 10+ participants representing varied concerns
The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
Excellent documentation skills, including writing of effective user stories and use of diagramming software such as MS Visio; experience with wireframing software preferred
Experience using MS DevOps strongly preferred
Experience with Agile and Scrum project methodologies
Experience with custom software development and the SLDC