Business Analyst- Test at Akumen, Inc. – Washington, District of Columbia

Position Overview

Akumen, Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal program in Washington, DC. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, stakeholders, and technical teams, supporting program objectives through requirements analysis, documentation, and process improvement. The Business Analyst will analyze business and system requirements, identify gaps or ambiguities, and support the delivery of technology-based solutions that meet end-user and mission needs.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Interface with clients and stakeholders to define and validate user requirements and project status

Analyze user requirements to identify implicit, ambiguous, or conflicting requirements and recommend solutions

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including requirements specifications, use cases, and process flows

Conduct business process modeling and support business process reengineering initiatives

Support analysis of business and system requirements to ensure alignment with program goals and end-user satisfaction

Identify and help resolve complex issues and opportunities for technology-based solutions

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience performing business analysis or requirements analysis

Demonstrated experience eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and system requirements

Experience producing technical documentation in structured or regulated environments

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal government programs or contracts

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall development methodologies

Experience with business process modeling and reengineering techniques

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, Certified Scrum Master)

Experience working with cross-functional technical teams

Security Clearance

Must possess an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance, as required by the program

Equal Employment Opportunity & Veteran Preference Statement

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (federal, state or local). We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.