Top Secret Business Analyst-Tester with Security Clearance

Top-Secret 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.

Workplace: This role is hybrid and requires 4 days on-site in Washington DC 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.
• 0-2 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

Clearance:

• This position requires an active Top Secret clearance  Salary Range: The Salary for this position is $91,000 in Washington DC Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A: B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.

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 Intelligent Waves, a B&A Company, offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance.

We invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more. 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 emphasizes charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a recipient of the Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for the 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 E-Verify 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. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Drug Free Workplace: B&A maintains a drug free workplace. Where applicable to the positions and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with Company policy and applicable federal; state and local requirements. Salary Description 91,000