Senior Business Analyst/Team lead - Acuity INC

Overview

Acuity, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Sr. Business Analyst/Team Lead to join our team in supporting a highly visible Federal customer. You will perform detailed requirements analysis, document processes, and perform some user acceptance testing. To succeed in this role you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users.

Why Acuity?

Acuity is a digital strategy and technology consulting firm that serves federal agencies with critical missions. Our experts support projects in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to help protect our national interests and keep people safe. If you have technical experience and a passion for making a difference, we might be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Business Analyst/Team Lead, you will serve as a dedicated team member with the primary responsibility to support their self-organizing, self-managing team in successfully achieving their daily iteration and release goals and delivery objectives. You will do so by effectively applying, implementing, and enforcing Scrum principles and practices. This role assists in protecting the team from outside influences, which could otherwise interfere with the team's ability to deliver value in a short time box (iteration). You will help mentor and support the team in transitioning to the new method, continuously facilitate a team dynamic intended to maximize the team, and continually improve agile practices.

 Other responsibilities to include but not be limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and project execution.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Oversee the development and implementation of business analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, insights, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Formation and definition of project scope and objectives based on both user needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. 
• Develop an understanding of the business needs of multiple stakeholders or product owners through various elicitation techniques. 
• Facilitate the negotiation of requirements amongst stakeholders or product owners. 
• Help business stakeholders envision how their processes will change with the implementation of the solutions. 
• Build requirements to accurately and thoroughly capture business needs or ensure user stories are concise and complete. 
• Build and update system requirements specification documents or other requirements-related artifacts.  
• Guide and advise less-experienced Business Systems Analysts.  
• Able to interact with technical staff and work collaboratively to define technical solutions to solve business needs. 
• Able to perform responsibilities utilizing agile or waterfall software development methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in a related Information Technology field
• 5+ years leading a team of Business Analysts in a technical environment
• Seven(7) to ten(10) years of experience in developing requirements and writing technical documents 
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and/or Azure platforms
• Able to take the initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Able  to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines    
• Proactively seeks opportunities to implement improvements to internal team processes
• Contributes to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization Agile process life cycle
• Strong written and communication skills are required
• Must have Agile experience; methodologies and tools
• Experience with User Interface designs and mockups
• Previous experience working with Government clients is highly desirable
• Must have experience in conducting daily stand-up meetings, planning and review sessions, prioritizing tasks and mitigating roadblocks

Required Clearance:

• Must have an active DoD Secret-level security clearance.

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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