Business Analyst, Application Developers

IMG Information Management Group, Inc.

$100K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance required.
  • Minimum of 3 years in program management or business analysis, or a relevant Bachelor's degree.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to create and execute test plans, utilizing automation when feasible.
  • Experience working independently or in small teams with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the 08Y-EA application production using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to prioritize and manage backlog items.
  • Conduct sprint planning and tracking meetings with developers and product managers.
  • Gather feedback in sprint review meetings and demonstrate completed work.
  • Lead requirements gathering to incorporate stakeholder needs into the development lifecycle.
  • Document and track risks, communicating them to the team.
  • Use data-driven methods to prepare metrics and analyze developer performance.
  • Facilitate backlog refinement and Planning Increment (PI) meetings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Health savings account (HSA) contributions.
  • Supplemental benefits options available.
  • Generous paid time off policy and federal holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training assistance.
Full Job Description
Opportunity

Information Management Group (IMG) is seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC. This on-site position requires a professional who brings strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

 

The Business Analyst will work with the Program Manager and Application Developers to develop, prioritize, and manage backlogs applications. They will also oversee the assignment of work, track meetings, provide weekly status updates, and conduct routine sprint planning with developers and product managers. The Business Analyst will assist in gathering stakeholder feedback prior to an application going live into the production environment.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform day-to-day management of the 08Y-EA application production efforts which includes the planning and tracking of development using Agile and Scrum practices and methodologies as implemented in 08Y-EA written policies, directives, and desktop procedures
  • Work with both the application program manager and customer product stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and manage backlog items
  • Conduct routine sprint planning and tracking meetings in small teams consisting of some or all the following individuals: the developer or developers assigned to an application, the product manager for the application, and the Manager, Enterprise Applications.
  • Conduct sprint review meetings to gather feedback from team members and demonstrate completed work based on documented requirements
  • Lead requirements gathering efforts to ensure stakeholders’ needs and technical feedback is incorporated into software development lifecycle
  • Document and track risks, highlighting them to 08Y-EA staff when appropriate
  • Utilize data driven approaches to prepare metrics and track individual developer efforts, time on task, and seek opportunities for improving workflows
  • Coordinate and execute backlog refinement meetings to develop long-term and strategic objectives
  • Brief updates to the appropriate staff and facilitate Planning Increment (PI) meetings to identify and refine documented requirements

 

Salary- 100-160k

Qualifications
  • Clearance: active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance.
  • 3+ years of experience in program management or business analysis or a Bachelor’s degree in relevant concentration.
  • Understanding the full software development lifecycle from design, coding, testing, documentation, operations and maintenance. 
  • Develop and execute test plans, leveraging automated testing tools when possible, to validate functional requirements.
  • Experience performing the above with limited management oversight, independently and/or as part of a small team.

 

Benefits

IMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
  • Professional Development and Training Assistance

 

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