KP Business Analyst

Job#: 3023223

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Business Analyst to support our client's government program in Norfolk, Virginia.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be local and be willing to go onsite in Norfolk, VA
• Must have an active Secret clearance to be considered
• Must have completed Bachelor's degree
• At least five (5) years in the last ten (10) of demonstrable hands-on experience in business analysis and requirements management, using professional requirements documentation and management tools (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, Aris, Jira, DOORS, Jama Connect), in accordance with industry standards and best practices (e.g. International Requirements Engineering Board, Scaled Agile Framework, Business Analysis Body of Knowledge)
• Certification or formal training with demonstratable proficiency in one or more industry in requirements management and business analysis methodologies like IREB, SAFe, IIBA or comparable.
• Demonstrable ability to present requirement sets, business processes and architectures in an easy understandable and accessible way to non-technical audiences, from end users to senior decision makers and approval boards

Responsibilities

Support or lead the formal elicitation, capture, and documentation of capability requirements based on operational and regulatory needs.

Collaborate with stakeholders across NATO Enterprise to identify and document regulatory requirements and operational constraints that impact capability development.

Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of identified requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, consistency, and alignment with capability programme objectives.

Maintain version-controlled requirements repositories, ensuring thorough documentation and traceability throughout the requirements lifecycle.

Document trade-offs and prioritize functional, non-functional, and regulatory requirements to ensure program goals are met effectively and efficiently.

Ensure consistency between requirements and existing strategic-level enterprise architectures, as well as alignment with agreed reference frameworks.

Ensure coherence and optimization of requirements across ACT capability development programs

Facilitate formal requirements validation processes involving stakeholders to ensure requirements meet operational needs and standards.

Provide recommendations for resolving conflicts and deconflicting requirements during the validation process.

Implement quality assurance measures to ensure high standards in requirements documentation, including completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Monitor and analyze gaps, overlaps, and dependencies related to capability requirements across programs

Support the Branch Head CR and travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO's boundaries for up to 30 days per year

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.