Technical Business Analyst
Company Overview:ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.Position SummaryANSER is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support requirements development and system delivery with a forward-looking focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this role you will collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate needs into actionable requirements and identify opportunities for AI-driven optimization. You will guide efforts across the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring solutions deliver measurable value and are clearly documented for stakeholder alignment and approval.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements through stakeholder engagement and discovery sessionsTranslate business needs into functional/non-functional requirements, user stories, and system specificationsAssess current-state systems, workflows, data, and integrations to identify gaps and improvement opportunitiesValidate requirements through analysis of system logs, APIs, and data modelsEvaluate feasibility, risks, and dependencies of proposed solutionsIdentify and assess opportunities for AI/ML, automation, and data-driven solutionsCollaborate with technical teams to define AI use cases, data needs, and evaluation metricsRecommend scalable, secure, and ethical AI implementation approachesSupport projects across all SDLC phases, including planning, design, testing, and deploymentMaintain requirements traceability, impact analysis, and change management processesSupport Agile delivery through backlog grooming, sprint planning, and acceptance criteria definitionParticipate in solution validation, UAT coordination, and post-implementation reviewsServe as liaison between business, product, and technical teams to ensure alignmentDevelop and maintain documentation including BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and system diagramsPresent findings, recommendations, and tradeoffs to stakeholders and facilitate decision-making sessionsRequired QualificationsActive Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst in software or systems development environmentsExperience supporting AI, machine learning, automation, or advanced analytics initiativesDemonstrated understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)Experience with system architecture concepts, APIs, integrations, and data modelingFamiliarity with AI/ML concepts (e.g., supervised learning, NLP, model evaluation, data pipelines)Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence)Ability to interpret technical documentation, schemas, and code snippetsWorking knowledge of SQL and experience working with structured and unstructured dataDemonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly languageExcellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Familiarity with data governance, model risk management, and AI ethics frameworksExposure to prompt engineering, generative AI systems, or LLM-based applicationsCertifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile/Scrum, or AI-related courseworkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org