Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

Who You’ll Be Collaborating With

Every day, you’ll be teaming up with a diverse, enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds with a smart sense of humor.

What You’ll Be Helping Achieve

You will provide necessary services to support software applications developed and maintained by the Department of Transportation. You will leverage Agile best practices with a strong attention to customer service throughout this transition and system support.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Provide detailed, comprehensive, testable and traceable process components in a number of formats including, but not limited to Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Data Requirements, System Software Specifications, Use Cases, etc.
• Perform detailed requirements analysis, document processes, and perform some quality assurance/user acceptance testing
• Responsible for holding the team accountable to the Agile process, setting the guard rails, and helping the team self-organize within those guard rails
• Facilitate the team to create innovative ways to improve efficiency, quality, collaboration, and delivery execution
• Serve as a liaison between product owners, technology teams and support teams to keep all parties informed and engaged in the requirements gathering and analysis process
• Effectively partner with the product owners, technical teams and other relevant stakeholders to help solve problems, especially with requirements conflict or are unclear
• Helps the project manager ensure the product backlog is updated and supports continuous flow
• Elicit requirements based on document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
• Collaborate with developers, product owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine requirements

How You’ll Excel In Your Role:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that translate well into requirements baselines that both technical experts and business owners can understand
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build relationships
• Able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users
• Ability to provide detailed, comprehensive, testable and traceable process components in a number of formats including, but not limited to Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Data Requirements, System Software Specifications, Use Cases, etc.
• Write requirements that both technical experts and business owners can understand
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail, writing skills and presentation skills

Required Experience:

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• 5+ years of experience serving as a business analyst on software development projects
• Demonstrated experience leading requirements gathering sessions, analyzing business flows, and documenting user needs
• Experience with Jira
• Must be willing and able to work EST hours

Preferred Experience:

• Public Trust Clearance
• DOT experience

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $100,000.

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.