Overview
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Position Summary
The Mid-level IT Business Analyst will support independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities for HHS ASFR Division of Information Solutions (DIS) grant management systems including GrantSolutions, Grants.gov, and TAGGS.
This position performs business analysis, requirements gathering, system evaluation, and documentation activities to ensure DIS technology systems meet contractual requirements and business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or related IT field
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain NACI background clearance
Security: Experience working with PII/PHI data in FISMA Moderate environments
Required Skills and Knowledge
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in business process analysis and requirements documentation
Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Experience with Agile development processes and Scrum frameworks
Familiarity with relational database concepts and client-server architectures
Understanding of federal grant management systems or similar enterprise applications
Experience with testing and quality assurance processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint
Domain Knowledge:
Knowledge of IV&V methodologies and best practices
Understanding of federal IT systems and compliance requirements
Familiarity with HHS or other federal agency operational environments
Knowledge of FISMA compliance requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Activities:
Support IV&V of DIS technology systems and processes
Assist with system monitoring and evaluation activities
Review and analyze system functionality against requirements
Document findings, issues, and recommendations
Support testing activities including test case development and execution
Key Performance Indicators
Accuracy and completeness of requirements documentation
Quality of analysis and recommendations
Timeliness of deliverables
Stakeholder satisfaction
Contribution to successful IV&V outcomes
Systems and Tools
Grant Management Systems: GrantSolutions, Grants.gov, TAGGS
Testing Tools: SOAP UI, JMeter, LoadRunner
Collaboration Tools: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, JIRA.