Business Analyst - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VA
Overview
ILS Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal IT modernization initiative. The
successful candidate will gather and translate business requirements into user stories and
UI mockups, working closely with technical teams to deliver functional, user-centered
solutions. 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 in
Fairfax, VA 22033).
Responsibilities
· Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements from business
stakeholders.
· Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories, process flows, and
acceptance criteria.
· Design wireframes and UI mockups to support application development using tools like
Balsamiq, Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure.
· Collaborate with UX designers, developers, testers, and product owners to refine and
validate designs.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily
standups.
· Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, coordinating test
activities, and validating results.
· Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure traceability of requirements
throughout 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 and
design intent.
· Proficiency with Agile development practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and
SharePoint.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas
visually 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 service
modernization.
· Knowledge of UML, BPMN, or prototyping tools.
· Involvement in Section 508 compliance reviews or user-centered design processes.