Position Title: Business Analyst
Location: 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite required as needed)
Interview Type: In-Person Only
Duration: 1+year
No. of Openings: 1
Submission Deadline: 05/05/2026
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Business Analyst 4 to support the Information Technology Unit (ITU). This position will be responsible for business analysis, project planning, requirements gathering, system testing, deployment coordination, and end-user training.
Candidates must be able to interview and work onsite as required. Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Important Notes
- Local candidates strongly preferred
- In-person interview is required
- Candidate must be able to work onsite for equipment pickup and occasional training (mandatory)
- Only submit candidates eligible to work directly for the agency without sponsorship
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills
- Expertise in requirements gathering and documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project management experience
- Extensive experience managing and collaborating on IT projects
- Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Iterative)
- Strong technical understanding of:
.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, PowerApps, Business Objects, relational databases, CRM systems, network protocols, messaging, telecommunications
Preferred Skills
- Web application/GUI development knowledge
- Experience with reporting, data warehousing, batch processing, and web services
- Data analysis, profiling, mapping, and validation experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience/training).
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management, Planning & Analysis- Assist in planning system changes and implementation of new systems
- Analyze VADOC policies and procedures to identify business/system needs
- Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements
- Evaluate impacts of system changes on DOC policies
- Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications
- Serve as liaison between DOC users, ITU teams, and vendors
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System Testing- Perform system testing and report results on applications/enhancements
- Develop test strategies and schedules based on project timelines
- Identify defects through regression testing and recommend corrective actions
- Validate enhancements to ensure business requirements are met
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System Deployment- Coordinate system releases and program enhancements
- Manage release communication and conduct stakeholder release meetings
- Support contingency planning and implementation activities
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Collaboration- Work with internal/external resources to deliver project outcomes
- Identify and resolve cross-divisional issues with leadership teams
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Training- Provide end-user training and support
- Assess training needs and develop training materials
- Ensure users can operate systems independently after training
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