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Senior IT Business Analyst Location: Government Facility (Onsite) Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred) Customer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Employment Type: Full-Time About Argo Cyber Argo Cyber Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing cybersecurity engineering, incident response, digital forensics, cloud security, Zero Trust, and cyber modernization services to Federal agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Business Analyst to support a high-profile DHS cybersecurity mission focused on technology modernization, operational capability integration, and mission process improvement. This role is ideal for a senior Business Analyst who excels at bridging operational needs with technical solutions and driving measurable mission outcomes. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to support this critical customer mission. The Senior IT Business Analyst will facilitate use case identification, requirements gathering, and stakeholder coordination for technology integration initiatives. This role ensures technology insertions align with mission goals, operational priorities, and measurable outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations and communication. Primary Responsibilities • Lead use case identification and prioritization activities with mission stakeholders • Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings • Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements • Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions • Define measurable objectives and success criteria for technology initiatives • Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders • Support governance review processes with business impact analysis • Create stakeholder communications and status reports • Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle • Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation • Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes Required Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship • Active Secret Security Clearance • Ability to obtain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience. • 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT, cyber security operations, systems integration or related fields • Strong requirements development and documentation skills • Experience with use case development and user story creation • Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments • Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills • Experience with project coordination and tracking • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Active TS/SCI Clearance • Experience supporting DHS, CISA, DoD, FBI, or Intelligence Community programs • Experience supporting cybersecurity operations centers (SOCs) • Experience supporting incident response or cyber operations • Experience evaluating commercial technology solutions • Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs • Experience with cloud technologies and services • Experience with agile requirements management Desired Technical Skills • Requirements Management • Business Process Modeling • User Story Development • Use Case Analysis • Agile / Scrum • SAFe • JIRA • Confluence • Microsoft Visio • Microsoft Project • Power BI • Business Process Mapping • Workflow Analysis • Process Automation • Technology Assessments • Stakeholder Management • Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) • KPI Development • Performance Metrics • Cybersecurity Operations • NIST Cybersecurity Framework • Federal IT Governance Desired Certifications One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable: • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) • PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) • SAFe Agilist or SAFe Practitioner • ITIL 4 Foundation • DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification What Success Looks Like Within your first year you will: • Successfully capture and prioritize mission requirements supporting cybersecurity modernization. • Deliver complete, traceable requirements supporting technology integration initiatives. • Improve stakeholder engagement and communication across technical and operational teams. • Enable successful pilot implementations with measurable mission outcomes. • Establish repeatable business analysis and governance processes that support future technology adoption. Why Join Argo Cyber? • Support one of DHS's most critical cybersecurity missions. • Collaborate with nationally recognized cyber engineers and mission experts. • Influence the future of cybersecurity technology modernization. • Work on high-impact projects supporting national security. • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and technical training. Background & Drug Screening Disclaimer © Argo Cyber Systems, LLC – All Rights Reserved Argo Cyber Systems, LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and trusted workplace for all employees and our federal clients. Employment with Argo Cyber Systems is contingent upon successful completion of all required background investigations and pre-employment screenings , which may include, but are not limited to: • Criminal background checks (federal, state, and local) • Employment and education verification • Reference checks • Drug screening (in compliance with federal and state law) • Security clearance verification (as applicable for classified positions) Candidates selected for employment in positions requiring access to sensitive or classified information may also be subject to additional U.S. Government background investigations and security adjudication processes , including DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability or equivalent federal clearance requirements. Argo Cyber Systems reserves the right to disqualify or rescind an offer of employment based on the results of any background or screening process that, in the company's judgment, may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job functions or meet contractual obligations. All background investigations and screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) . Candidates will be notified of their rights and provided an opportunity to review and dispute any adverse findings before final employment determinations are made.

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Senior IT Business Analyst
Lead use case identification and prioritization activities with mission stakeholders
Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings
Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements
Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions
Define measurable objectives and success criteria for technology initiatives
Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders
Support governance review processes with business impact analysis
Create stakeholder communications and status reports
Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle
Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation

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Location: Government Facility (Onsite) Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred) Customer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Employment Type: Full-Time
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience supporting DHS, CISA, DoD, FBI, or Intelligence Community programs
Experience supporting cybersecurity operations centers (SOCs)
Experience supporting incident response or cyber operations
Experience evaluating commercial technology solutions
Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs
Experience with cloud technologies and services
Experience with agile requirements management
Desired Technical Skills
Requirements Management
Business Process Modeling

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