Business Analyst (SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Alexandria, VA (Job ID US3617751_BH10008063)

Description

Business Analyst (Contract to Hire)
**$55K - $65K/year or more DOE**
*100% onsite in Alexandria, VA*
*Requires an active SECRET security clearance to start*

Job Description:
Our customer is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with at least three (3) years of proven experience in business analysis and Scrum Master roles within Agile software development projects. This position will focus on modernizing legacy applications from the ground up, utilizing the SAFe Agile framework to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving clarity, alignment, and execution in an Agile environment.

Company Overview:
Our customer has expertise in operating, maintaining, and modernizing applications and IT systems for the Federal Government. They provide scientific and engineering expertise for critical agency missions. Their goal is to be at the forefront of change so that we can bring the best ideas to fruition for their clients' missions.

Mission & Vision:
To be the leading provider of enduring systems engineering and software solutions, delivering measurable results, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a workplace that promotes continuous growth and empowers employees to thrive, while enabling the missions of our customers and partners with high-quality products and services that lead to 100% satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements for software development projects
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and PI planning sessions, ensuring effective team collaboration and alignment
• Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria, maintaining a well-organized product backlog
• Serve as a liaison between business teams, product owners, and development teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding
• Support legacy application modernization efforts, helping to design new systems from scratch that align with business goals and technical capabilities
• Identify and document current processes and workflows, proposing streamlined and efficient future-state processes
• Guide the team in adhering to SAFe Agile principles and best practices, driving continuous improvement and iterative development
• Manage risks, dependencies, and blockers, escalating as needed to ensure timely project delivery
• Provide training to users on customer applications

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a business analyst in Agile software development projects, with additional experience as a Scrum Master
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the SAFe Agile framework
• Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and communicate complex business requirements effectively
• Proficiency in creating artifacts such as user stories, process flows, wireframes, and mockups
• Relevant training and/or certifications in: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Active secret clearance
• IAT I Certification IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 1, you must have one of the following certifications - A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Network+ CE, SSCP, or IAT II or III

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• SAFe certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• Experience working in projects involving cloud migration or large-scale enterprise applications
• Familiarity with legacy systems and modernization strategies

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• May require extended hours during project deadlines or system implementations

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
 
What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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