Business Analyst

Business Analyst - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VAOverviewILS Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal IT modernization initiative. Thesuccessful candidate will gather and translate business requirements into user stories andUI mockups, working closely with technical teams to deliver functional, user-centeredsolutions. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence two days per week at our Fairfax,VA headquarters..MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located inFairfax, VA 22033).Responsibilities Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements from businessstakeholders. Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories, process flows, andacceptance criteria. Design wireframes and UI mockups to support application development using tools likeBalsamiq, Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure. Collaborate with UX designers, developers, testers, and product owners to refine andvalidate designs. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and dailystandups. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, coordinating testactivities, and validating results. Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure traceability of requirementsthroughout the development lifecycle.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects. Demonstrated ability to create UI mockups and wireframes that convey business anddesign intent. Proficiency with Agile development practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, andSharePoint. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideasvisually and interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Understanding of application architecture, workflows, and APIs. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams.Preferred Skills Experience on federal government IT projects. Familiarity with AWS, cloud-native application requirements, or digital servicemodernization. Knowledge of UML, BPMN, or prototyping tools. Involvement in Section 508 compliance reviews or user-centered design processes.