Business Analyst

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to work for our company.

Summary:

• Client Agency is DHS.
• Must be able to pass DHS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
• Will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and translate them into detailed specifications and user stories. Will lead Agile processes and be a key to driving efficient and effective project delivery.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass DHS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
• Must have a CSM certification or other Agile certification.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Must have previous experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
• Must have previous experience writing and refining user stories, managing product backlogs, and facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Must be located within 50 miles of Camp Springs, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law.