Application Systems Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Application Systems Analyst. The Application Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering business requirements. Works with the business to define business needs and challenges. Interfaces with other analysts on the team, testers, and developers to identify and document business and system solutions.

Responsibilities /Duties :
Be part of a team that will identify, assess, and record near-term business needs, recommend business priorities, document business requirements, and provide insight on options, risk and cost vs. benefit

Interact with Technical and Business stakeholders to perform analysis of business requirements

Assist development staff in design of new functionality by clarifying requirements

Analyze and document business and system processes

Identify user training needs; and plan, schedule and conduct user training on new release

Plan and manage User Acceptance Testing process

Facilitate and participate in JAD sessions, document results of JAD sessions, develop use cases, and obtain client approval of completed use cases

Prepare documentation including Requirements Specifications and Support Documentation – to include formal process mapping, meeting minutes, Glossary, Data Dictionary, non-functional requirement specifications, and requirements management reports

Troubleshoot problems and develop recommendations and solutions for the client and development team

Create and maintain requirements repositories including traceability and attribute matrices using Rational

Required Skills :
4+ years of experience documenting requirements and maintaining requirements documentation.

4+ years of experience with HP ALM and Jira, or similar tools

Values-based personality with the ability to work selflessly in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills are a must

Must be detail oriented

Ability to maintain positive and healthy relationships with all project team members and customers

Experience documenting requirements and maintaining requirements documentation.

Experience with user stories or user stories and agile techniques is desirable.

Experience with Agile is desirable

Education/Certification Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of applicable experience; Preferred majors and minors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Information Management & Technology

Clearance Requirements :
You do not need a current/active clearance to apply, but must be able to pass a government security background investigation. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Location :
Rockville, MD