As Associate Business Analyst, you’ll be involved in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user needs to create system solutions that support overall business strategies. The candidate will be required to document system requirements, define scope, and prepare project documentation such as meeting notes and workflow diagrams. The candidate will also act as a liaison between the Enterprise Team and its HQ Stakeholders, necessitating both business and technical expertise. Additionally, the role requires commuting to Reston at least 3 days a week and conducting User Acceptance Testing for the team.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies 
• Documenting system requirements, defining scope and objectives, and assisting in the creation of system specifications that drive system development and implementation 
• Preparing project documentation like meeting notes, business process documents, and other process workflow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or Figma. 
• Act as a liaison between the Enterprise Team and HQ Stakeholders, facilitating communication and understanding between technical and non-technical teams. 
• Assisting the implementation team by conducting User Acceptance Testing of the developed solution 
• Identify opportunities for business process improvements and make recommendations to stakeholders. 
• Develop basic applications and automate workflows using Power Apps and Power Automate to enhance business processes. 
• Utilize Power BI to create reports and dashboards that provide insights to support decision-making 
• Use Azure DevOps to manage project tasks, track progress, and collaborate with team members. 

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; 4-6 years of additional experience in lieu of degree 
• Willing and able to be onsite at our Reston, VA HQ office at least 3 days/week
• Proficiency in Business Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, System Documentation, Business Process Modeling/Improvement, Data Analytics, and Scope Management. 
• Strong analytical thinking skills, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Must have the ability to take initiative and work efficiently. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform or similar low code platforms. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration and document management. 
• Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). 

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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