Business Analyst - Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI’s growing Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is searching for an experienced Lead Business Analyst who will be supporting the modernization and sustainment of a large portfolio of enterprise business solutions used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). You will be part of a team where complex problem solving, and communication skills are critical to success. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for driving successful application and platform consolidation efforts, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the transformation and success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve in a lead/mentorship role for junior BAs

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners, development teams, and clients, to gather and analyze business requirements for the consolidation project.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to discover, document, and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and program goals.

• Develop and maintain detailed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide the development teams.
  Work closely with development teams during sprints to clarify requirements, provide feedback, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the product backlog, ensuring that it is prioritized and refined regularly.

• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.

• Support the testing process by understanding the most effective test scenarios and test cases and participating in user acceptance testing as a representative of the user community.

• Act as a liaison between the business and technical teams to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and effective communication.
  Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to requirements and scope, ensuring project success.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of Agile practices and processes within the team and organization 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (will consider experience in lieu of education)

• 7 or more years of experience as a product owner, product manager, or business analyst, Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe

• Proven experience in gathering, documenting, and prioritizing business requirements and user stories.

• Demonstrated experience leading a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Agile project management tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar

• Experience in conducting user acceptance testing and supporting the testing process.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Thrive in a technically and geographically diverse environment

• Must be willing to pass NASA background investigation and/or obtain a DOD Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or other Agile certifications.

• Experience in large-scale application and platform consolidation projects.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, and their integration with Agile methodologies.

• Experience in the public sector or government contracting environment.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project management principles.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Prior NASA experience

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.