OverviewPlanned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, has an immediate opportunity available for a Business Analyst to support for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing Support Services (IETSS) contract. This project provides Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services to support the product Software Delivery Life Cycle and Modernization efforts on behalf of our Veterans Affairs (VA) government client. In our continuing efforts to implement more of our IV&V activities, we are looking for a Sr. Business Analyst to help support and modernize the Testing Intake Assessment activities.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
- Identifying, coordinating and reviewing Portfolio/Product/Project requirements/Epics/User Stories and User Acceptance criterion (includesinteraction/sync with product owner, Scrum Master and otherwork streams/teams)
- Creating System of Records and workbooks for evaluating business risk and criticality based on the fit for purpose description of the requirements.
- Evaluating, recommending, and implementing risk identification and business impact from a criticality point of view.
- Maintaining, and upgrading System of record artifacts for systems under test (SUT) in approved enterprise repositories such as MS Share Point
- Understanding project architecture, test environment, test data needsbased on the System build scope
- Conducting thorough evaluation of the SUT by analyzing andcomprehendingrequirements
- Identifying and dispositioning risk assessment functions as per approved standards and processes
- Writing detailed functional risk justification and mitigation strategies reports to ensure that system/product/service requirements are met.
- Serving asfacilitator providing pre-testing intake assessment know-howfor the support of user requirementsof routine, complex to highlycomplex software/hardware health and other IT applications.
- Working both independently and as ateam, promoting collaborative work environment with team members and customers, defining, organizing, and/or presenting detailed information and data needed toaccomplishorganization and pre-test activity goals.
- Candidatewill activelyparticipatein collaborative meetings with the VA customer, VA product development, testing assessment teamsand other key stakeholders as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a technical, engineering, scientific, managerial, business, or related discipline.
- Substitution: Four (4) years of relevant experience or an associate degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelors degree.
- U.S. Citizenship is requiredas is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
- Bachelor's Degree in a recognized technical, engineering, scientific, managerial, business, or other discipline related to area of expertise.
- 3-5 yearsexperience with business requirements management efforts
- PMP, CSM certifications are preferred but not mandatory, however ability to obtain those certifications, if hired to perform above duties is required.
Required Technical/Business Tools Experience:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio 2013 or higher
- SharePoint Online.
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Communication tools (Teams, SharePoint)
- VBA, Microsoft Power Automate
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of COTS and GOTS systems/products/services evaluation is preferred
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of Health Information Technology (HIT) policies and procedures, patient care/clinical business processesare preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience using Risk based testing methodologiesis preferred but not mandatory
Company Benefits
PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.
