Senior Business Analyst

Posted:
1/9/2026, 12:35:09 AM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

 
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
 
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
 
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Business Analyst – Application Migration Team

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic application migration team. In this critical role, you will act as the bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that the migration process aligns with organizational objectives and delivers value. Working within the SAFe Agile framework, you will analyze current business processes, define future states, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful migration of applications to modern hosting environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational structures, processes, and systems. Assess current business models and their integration with technology to identify areas for improvement during application migration.
  • Design and document optimized business processes that align with the new hosting environment. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system designs meet business requirements.
  • Create process maps, workflows, and documentation to illustrate current and future states.Define desired future states of applications post-migration, including process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Assess proposed technical solutions against business requirements and conduct cost-benefit analyses. Develop and execute UAT plans and test cases based on business requirements, documenting results and adjustments.
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience: 5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on application migration or similar initiatives.
  • Certifications: (Specify certifications required or preferred, e.g., SAFe Agilist, CBAP, or Agile certifications).

Desired Skills and Competencies:

  • Expertise in process mapping, workflow creation, and business process optimization.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly within a SAFe Agile framework.
  • Proficiency in developing detailed documentation, specifications, and test plans.
  • Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses and assess the impact of technical solutions on business operations.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
  • Minimum of an active  Secret Clearance
  • You must live local to St. Louis, MO (preferred) or be willing to travel to St. Louis every week Monday-Friday

 

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$126,700$166,300 USD
 
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
 
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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
 
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Other Employment Statements 
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
 
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
 
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
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Accenture Federal Services

Website: https://www.accenture.com/

Headquarter Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1989

IPO Status: Private

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