Junior Project Manager/Business Analyst

Overview

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology-consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Acuity?

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with customers to define user requirements, discuss issues, questions, and project status 
• Manages business requirements and facilitates communications between project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, i.e., gathers, analyzes, documents, and validates the needs of project stakeholders
• Translates business requirements into system requirements in collaboration with software developers
• Assists Project Manager in drafting project documentation, managing project schedules and producing status reports
• Learns system capabilities and how the capabilities can meet the customer's business objectives as well as identify new business opportunities for new and existing customers
• Participates in application testing to ensure that customer's requirements are met 
• Participates in application training to ensure customers are knowledgeable on how to use the system to conduct their work activities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Business Administration, IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
• 5 years of experience in the Information Technology field 
• 3 years of experience in requirements development 
• 3 years of experience in writing technical documents 
• 3 years of experience in a client facing role; federal clients preferred 
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation, and interpersonal skills 
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks 
• Able to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with MS Office and MS Project applications
• Prior experience in a consulting environment

ADDED BONUS: Experience with MS Project and MS SharePoint, PMP and/or Agile knowledge, working knowledge of ServiceNow PPM module

 

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain/maintain an interim secret security clearance

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

 Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.