Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Business Analyst with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative ITI2.1 team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the ITI2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Sr. Business Analyst will support the ITI2.1 program across a broad range of systems and software technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of Agile Development practices and experience delivering releasable software.

Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.

• Serve as an experienced Portfolio Business/Systems Analyst working in an Agile/Scrum environment implementing custom software applications.
• Serve as the focal point for the capture, analysis, and management of functional and non-functional systems requirements, and user stories
• Show a demonstrated skill in effective decomposition of mission/business objectives into requirements contained within a product backlog which can then be implemented in a series of short and iterative development cycles
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to identify business needs
• Clearly communicate those business needs to a development team through user stories and acceptance criteria
• Work closely with the ScrumMaster to establish Release/Sprint backlogs, resolve impediments, and provide direction on scope of work to be accomplished
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the product development team during the development cycle to ensure the customer needs are being met
• Develop product and portfolio roadmaps
• Review and evaluate work done by development team to ensure proper scope has been met
• Lead the demonstrations to stakeholder and report on the results of each software iteration
• Participate in all product and software lifecycles, particularly those dealing with Evolution Board, backlog refinement and road mapping, release planning, integrated release planning, sprint planning, and sprint review
• Manage portfolio business cases
• Plan and monitor requirements at the portfolio level
• Define procedures or standards to execute Business Analyst tasks
• Provide recommendations to procedural improvements

You Have:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to:
• 3-year check for felony convictions
• 1-year check for illegal drug use
• 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
• 7+ years of related experience
• College degree (B.S.) in Information Management Systems, or a related discipline. Experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Must be available to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Sterling, VA

You Are Good At:

• Developing business processes, capability needs, business requirements, and business information models.
• Understanding real-world mission/business objectives and a working grasp of software development practices and technologies.
• Translating business requirements into user stories, use cases and technical requirements.
• Experience with functional decomposition of large business needs into multiple layers of requirements/user stories.
• Experience conducting interviews with stakeholders to gather pertinent information.
• Experience analyzing data and data relationships across an organization's business areas.
• Working knowledge of all elements of the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management.
• Experience in estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Strong skills with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio)

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior experience working with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Systems
• Significant experience in Agile/Scrum environments and methodologies
• Software development background
• Certified Business Analysis Professional
• Certified Product Owner
• Knowledge and experience with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
• Experience with managing projects using Jira
• Acts independently to expose and resolve problems

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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $103,800 - $218,100

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