Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Role : Business Analyst
Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid).
Duration: 02 Months 15days
Primary Responsibilities:
· Gather, analyze, and document user requirements, business processes, and system issues to support automation initiatives and improvements to existing applications. Elicit and document business needs for new system development and translate requirements into well defined user stories.
· Create comprehensive user stories, define clear acceptance criteria, and conduct manual testing, including mobile application testing. Develop wireframes to support intuitive, user centered design. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to validate requirements and gather feedback on solutions.
· Participate in or lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
· Provide guidance to development teams by answering questions on user stories and serving as the interface between the developers and stakeholders.
· Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met.
· Coordinate and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration.
· Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation and assist in preparing proposals for new system enhancements.
· Provide consultation on application analysis, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend effective solutions.
· Adhere to all TDA policies and procedures.
Candidate Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Required Skills:
8 Agile methodologies, user story creation, working as part of an Agile team as a Business Analyst, participating in all Agile ceremonies, and leading Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, and Retrospective sessions.
8 Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar.
8 Performing highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work.
8 Working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
8 Preforming quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met.
8 Coordinate and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration.
8 Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and help prepare proposals and/or wireframes to develop new systems.
8 Consulting on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and implements solutions.
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.