ICF Next

Business Analyst (Top Secret cleared)

ICF Next$89K — $151K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
  • Experience in AWS cloud environments
  • Strong requirement-gathering and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for government systems
  • Translate business needs into clear requirements and user stories
  • Collaborate with AWS-focused teams to enhance cloud-based solutions
  • Support cloud migrations and application modernization initiatives
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming and sprint planning
  • Develop and maintain various documentation such as process maps and workflows
  • Analyze current processes and recommend improvements

Benefits

  • Remote work with periodic travel to client office in Washington, DC
  • Strict compliance with federal policies and security guidelines
  • Engagement in nationwide initiatives with government relevance
Full Job Description

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.  

The Work:  We are seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal government program by gathering, analyzing, and translating business needs into technical and functional requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working in AWS cloud environments and partnering with technical teams to improve systems, processes, and data-driven decision‑making.

This role works closely with government stakeholders, product owners, developers, and cloud engineers to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and delivered in alignment with mission objectives.

Job Location: This is remote with periodic travel to the client office in Washington, DC. Preference to candidates who live in National Capital Region.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.  

What You Will Do:  

  • Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for government systems and applications

  • Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria

  • Work with AWS-focused technical teams to support cloud-based solutions and system enhancements

  • Support system modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, and application enhancements

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives)

  • Develop and maintain documentation such as BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and workflows

  • Analyze current-state processes and recommend future-state improvements

  • Coordinate with stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure traceability through delivery

  • Support testing activities by assisting with test case development and UAT coordination

  • Ensure requirements align with federal policies, compliance standards, and security guidelines

What You Will Bring With You:  

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst

What We Would Like You To Bring With You: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field. 

  • Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs

  • Experience working in or supporting AWS cloud environments

  • Strong requirement-gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

  • Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,261.00 - $151,744.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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