Business Analyst – Product & Agile Delivery (Cleared Role)

We are seeking a mission-driven Business Analyst to support product delivery within a secure, cleared environment. This role operates at the intersection of product, engineering, and security, ensuring that IT systems and applications meet mission objectives, user needs, and federal compliance requirements.This is a long-term contract, hybrid to DC (onsite 2-3 days per week,) and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The Business Analyst will serve as a key contributor in an Agile/DevSecOps environment, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, refining technical requirements, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions for government stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements Engineering & Mission AlignmentElicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements in support of mission-critical systemsDecompose requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria aligned to mission outcomesEnsure full requirements traceability across development, testing, and accreditation artifactsPartner with Product Owners and government stakeholders to align backlog priorities with mission needsAgile Delivery & Scrum FacilitationServe as a Scrum facilitator, leading Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesSupport sprint execution by managing dependencies, risks, and impediments in a multi-team environmentDrive Agile best practices to improve team velocity, predictability, and delivery qualityCoordinate closely with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and mission-aligned backlog DevSecOps & Secure SDLC IntegrationSupport delivery within a DevSecOps pipeline, ensuring integration of security, compliance, and automated testing into the SDLCCollaborate with engineering and security teams to incorporate security controls, STIG requirements, and vulnerability remediation into backlog itemsParticipate in release planning, deployment coordination, and validation within controlled environmentsContribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and release governanceSecurity, Compliance & Accreditation SupportAssist in development and maintenance of Body of Evidence (BOE) for system accreditation and ATO processesSupport compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and agency-specific security requirementsCoordinate with ISSOs, security engineers, and auditors to ensure systems meet authorization requirementsMaintain documentation required for audits, security reviews, and operational readinessTechnical & Systems AnalysisCollaborate with architects and developers to understand system architecture, data flows, APIs, and integration pointsTranslate technical designs into clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteriaSupport test planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of delivered capabilitiesAnalyze system performance and operational metrics to inform improvementsStakeholder Engagement & CommunicationAct as a liaison between government stakeholders, product teams, engineering, and security organizationsFacilitate working sessions, technical exchanges, and stakeholder briefingsCommunicate status, risks, and dependencies to both technical and non-technical audiencesTools, Reporting & DocumentationUtilize Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365 for backlog management, reporting, and collaborationDevelop dashboards and reports to track delivery metrics, system performance, and team velocityMaintain comprehensive documentation, including knowledge bases, decision logs, and operational artifactsRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI security clearanceBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or business-related field2–4+ years of experience supporting Agile software delivery in a cleared or federal environmentStrong understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps, and secure application deliveryExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and backlog managementHands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred)Ability to work on-site in a SCIF and adhere to all security protocolsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DHS, DoD, or other federal agenciesKnowledge of RMF, ATO processes, NIST 800-53 controls, and STIG complianceExperience in DevSecOps or cloud-native environmentsFamiliarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)Experience with API-driven systems, microservices, or data platformsRelevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CSM, SAFe, AWS, CBAP)Exposure to data analytics, AI/ML, or advanced reporting environmentsKey SkillsAgile & Scrum Facilitation (Scrum Master–level support)DevSecOps & Secure SDLC IntegrationRequirements Engineering & TraceabilityRMF, ATO & Cybersecurity ComplianceRisk, Dependency & Release ManagementCloud & Security Awareness (AWS, NIST, STIGs)Technical & Systems Analysis (APIs, integrations, data flows)Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Power Platform