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Business Analyst-Tester: At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary: B&A is looking for a Business Analyst-Tester to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Business Analyst–Tester serves as a key member of an Agile development team, responsible for analyzing business processes, defining system requirements, and ensuring solution quality through rigorous testing. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for automation, translating business needs into testable user stories, and validating system enhancements against defined acceptance criteria. The position supports both new development and production systems while maintaining data security and stakeholder confidence in the Defender Program. Responsibilities: • Function effectively within an Agile development environment , collaborating with cross-functional teams • Identify, review, analyze, and evaluate business processes to improve efficiency through automation • Define system requirements by creating user stories that include clear, concise, and testable acceptance criteria • Ensure testing is completed and validated against acceptance criteria defined in user stories • Create and maintain system documentation in accordance with ITPM and Judiciary Agile Guidelines • Provide technical support and user training as required • Troubleshoot issues related to new enhancements and production systems • Support system data requests , including reporting and ad hoc queries • Protect and maintain the integrity, security, and confidentiality of Defender Program data • Uphold stakeholder confidence in the Defender Program through consistent quality and reliability Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. • A relevant professional certification, such as: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), ISTQB Certified Tester, QAI Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Testing (ICE-AT) • 5 + years of experience. Required Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience translating business needs into technical requirements • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Agile testing practices • Ability to validate functional and non-functional requirements through structured testing • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience supporting enterprise systems in both development and production environments Security Clearance • US citizen, eligible for a government clearance. Work schedule: • This is a part-time opportunity. More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more • A formal mentorship program • Job shadowing and cross training opportunities • Brand Ambassador program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more • Monthly teambuilding events • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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B&A is looking for a Business Analyst-Tester to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission.
Function effectively within an Agile development environment , collaborating with cross-functional teams
Identify, review, analyze, and evaluate business processes to improve efficiency through automation
Define system requirements by creating user stories that include clear, concise, and testable acceptance criteria
Ensure testing is completed and validated against acceptance criteria defined in user stories
Create and maintain system documentation in accordance with ITPM and Judiciary Agile Guidelines
Provide technical support and user training as required
Troubleshoot issues related to new enhancements and production systems
Support system data requests , including reporting and ad hoc queries
Protect and maintain the integrity, security, and confidentiality of Defender Program data
Uphold stakeholder confidence in the Defender Program through consistent quality and reliability
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
5 + years of experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience translating business needs into technical requirements
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Agile testing practices
Ability to validate functional and non-functional requirements through structured testing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting enterprise systems in both development and production environments
Security Clearance
US citizen, eligible for a government clearance.
This is a part-time opportunity.
Notable Clients
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