Business Analyst
Full time
Arlington, VA
Responsibilities
Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to work for our company.
Summary
  • Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
  • Lead use case identification and prioritization activities with mission stakeholders.
  • Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots.
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings.
  • Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements.
  • Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions.
  • Define measurable objectives and success criteria for pilot initiatives.
  • Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders.
  • Document operational workflows and identify friction points for automation.
  • Support governance review processes with business impact analysis.
  • Develop metrics frameworks for measuring pilot and production outcomes.
  • Create stakeholder communications and status reports.
  • Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle.
  • Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation.
  • Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes.
  • Ensure pilot scope discipline and clear exit/transition decisions.
  • Please note that this is a pipeline position, meaning we are proactively identifying qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities, and there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application.
Requirements
  • Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Required Education: BS in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Secret; TS/SCI preferred.
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
  • 5+ years of experience as a business analyst or requirements analyst.
  • Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
  • Experience with use case development and user story creation.
  • Knowledge of business process analysis and improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with project coordination and tracking.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with business analysis tools and techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferences
  • Desired Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level II, ITIL, CBAP, PMI-PBA, SaFE.
  • Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
  • Background in technology assessment or capability evaluation.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments.
  • Experience with agile requirements management.
  • Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations.
  • Experience developing metrics and performance measurement frameworks.
  • Understanding of federal governance and decision-making processes.
Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

About Us
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.