Top Secret Jr Business Analyst/Tester with Security Clearance

Description Jr. Business Analyst/Tester At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is looking for a Business Analyst/Tester that supports multiple enterprise applications by bridging business needs and technical execution. This role focuses on production support, application testing, stakeholder coordination, and Agile team collaboration, ensuring system enhancements and defect fixes are delivered accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, customer service focus, and hands-on experience working within Agile development environments. Responsibilities * Identify functional requirements and create user stories * Test developed stories and ensure application QA * Prepare and participate in internal design sessions * Solve problems and provide technical support to application end users. * Develop and maintain documentation and training materials * Assist Scrum Master and other team members when neededEducation and Experience * Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 1 years of relevant work experience * Experience working in an onsite operational environmentRequired Skills * Ability to assist in gathering, documenting, and validating business and functional requirementsFamiliarity with basic artifacts such as user stories, process flows, and requirement documentationUnderstanding of Agile principles, ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews), and iterative deliveryAbility to work effectively within Agile teams under guidanceExperience creating, updating, and tracking JIRA tickets for requirements, defects, and tasksBasic understanding of workflows, backlogs, and sprint boardsAbility to execute test cases, document results, and log defectsFamiliarity with functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) supportDesired Skills * Basic understanding of SAFe concepts such as Program Increment (PI) planning and Agile Release TrainsExposure to Agile delivery at scale in enterprise environmentsAbility to communicate clearly with business stakeholders, developers, and QA team membersComfortable asking questions, capturing feedback, and supporting documentation effortsWillingness to analyze requirements, identify gaps, and help validate system behavior against expectationsEagerness to learn business processes, tools, and testing techniquesAbility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in Agile environmentsSecurity Clearance * Active Top-Secret ClearanceMore About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: * The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and moreA formal mentorship programJob shadowing and cross training opportunitiesBrand Ambassador programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and moreMonthly teambuilding eventsB&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and moreAt B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.