Business Analyst – Product & Agile Delivery (Cleared Role)

We are seeking a mission-driven Business Analyst to support product delivery within a secure, cleared environment. This role operates at the intersection of product, engineering, and security, ensuring that IT systems and applications meet mission objectives, user needs, and federal compliance requirements. This is a long-term contract, hybrid to DC (onsite 2-3 days per week,) and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The Business Analyst will serve as a key contributor in an Agile/DevSecOps environment, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, refining technical requirements, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions for government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering & Mission Alignment • Elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements in support of mission-critical systems • Decompose requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria aligned to mission outcomes • Ensure full requirements traceability across development, testing, and accreditation artifacts • Partner with Product Owners and government stakeholders to align backlog priorities with mission needs Agile Delivery & Scrum Facilitation • Serve as a Scrum facilitator, leading Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives • Support sprint execution by managing dependencies, risks, and impediments in a multi-team environment • Drive Agile best practices to improve team velocity, predictability, and delivery quality • Coordinate closely with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and mission-aligned backlog DevSecOps & Secure SDLC Integration • Support delivery within a DevSecOps pipeline, ensuring integration of security, compliance, and automated testing into the SDLC • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to incorporate security controls, STIG requirements, and vulnerability remediation into backlog items • Participate in release planning, deployment coordination, and validation within controlled environments • Contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and release governance Security, Compliance & Accreditation Support • Assist in development and maintenance of Body of Evidence (BOE) for system accreditation and ATO processes • Support compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and agency-specific security requirements • Coordinate with ISSOs, security engineers, and auditors to ensure systems meet authorization requirements • Maintain documentation required for audits, security reviews, and operational readiness Technical & Systems Analysis • Collaborate with architects and developers to understand system architecture, data flows, APIs, and integration points • Translate technical designs into clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria • Support test planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of delivered capabilities • Analyze system performance and operational metrics to inform improvements Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Act as a liaison between government stakeholders, product teams, engineering, and security organizations • Facilitate working sessions, technical exchanges, and stakeholder briefings • Communicate status, risks, and dependencies to both technical and non-technical audiences Tools, Reporting & Documentation • Utilize Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365 for backlog management, reporting, and collaboration • Develop dashboards and reports to track delivery metrics, system performance, and team velocity • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including knowledge bases, decision logs, and operational artifacts Required Qualifications • Active TS/SCI security clearance • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or business-related field • 2–4+ years of experience supporting Agile software delivery in a cleared or federal environment • Strong understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps, and secure application delivery • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and backlog management • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365 • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) • Ability to work on-site in a SCIF and adhere to all security protocols • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DHS, DoD, or other federal agencies • Knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, NIST 800-53 controls, and STIG compliance • Experience in DevSecOps or cloud-native environments • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) • Experience with API-driven systems, microservices, or data platforms • Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CSM, SAFe, AWS, CBAP) • Exposure to data analytics, AI/ML, or advanced reporting environments Key Skills • Agile & Scrum Facilitation (Scrum Master–level support) • DevSecOps & Secure SDLC Integration • Requirements Engineering & Traceability • RMF, ATO & Cybersecurity Compliance • Risk, Dependency & Release Management • Cloud & Security Awareness (AWS, NIST, STIGs) • Technical & Systems Analysis (APIs, integrations, data flows) • Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Power Platform