Business Analyst
International Logic Systems, Inc. · Fairfax, Virginia, United States
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Business Analyst will gather and translate business requirements into actionable user stories, process flows, and UI mockups. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application development and facilitate User Acceptance Testing.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in business analysis for software development projects. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and UI design tools is required, along with strong communication skills.
Full description
Overview
Business Analyst - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VA Overview ILS Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal IT modernization initiative. The successful candidate will gather and translate business requirements into user stories and UI mockups, working closely with technical teams to deliver functional, user-centered solutions. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence two days per week at our Fairfax, VA headquarters.. MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located in Fairfax, VA 22033).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities · Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements from business stakeholders. · Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria. · Design wireframes and UI mockups to support application development using tools like Balsamiq, Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure. · Collaborate with UX designers, developers, testers, and product owners to refine and validate designs. · Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups. · Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, coordinating test activities, and validating results. · Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure traceability of requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Qualifications
Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. · 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects. · Demonstrated ability to create UI mockups and wireframes that convey business and design intent. · Proficiency with Agile development practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. · Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas visually and interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Understanding of application architecture, workflows, and APIs. · Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams. Preferred Skills · Experience on federal government IT projects. · Familiarity with AWS, cloud-native application requirements, or digital service modernization. · Knowledge of UML, BPMN, or prototyping tools. · Involvement in Section 508 compliance reviews or user-centered design processes.
