Business Analyst - GCP

LightFeather is seeking a Business Analyst - GCP to join our team in Washington, DC. You will support the analysis, documentation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires expertise in business process analysis, Agile methodologies, cloud governance, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering, security, and project management teams to ensure GCP implementations align with business objectives and federal compliance standards.

This role provides a unique opportunity to help federal stakeholders modernize and optimize cloud adoption on the GCP platform through improved processes, automation, and compliance alignment.

• Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
• Job Type: Full Time
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities:

• Business Process Analysis & Improvement: Evaluate current GCP-related business processes and recommend enhancements to drive efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and project managers to capture business and system requirements for GCP cloud projects.
• GCP Cloud Governance & Compliance: Support alignment of cloud solutions with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD compliance requirements.
• Agile & Scrum Methodology: Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives to bridge business and technical priorities.
• Stakeholder Communication & Liaison: Act as a liaison between federal clients, cloud engineers, and leadership, ensuring goals and progress are clearly communicated.
• Data Tracking & Reporting: Leverage tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Looker or Google Data Studio to manage tasks, track risks, and generate actionable reports.
• GCP Platform Support: Assist cloud teams with business requirements tied to GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, IAM, and BigQuery.
• Process Automation & Workflow Optimization: Contribute to automation initiatives in cloud provisioning, identity access control, and operations workflows.
• Training & User Adoption: Support change management and end-user training to ensure adoption of GCP services across the organization.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify compliance risks, technical blockers, and business gaps, providing mitigation strategies and escalation paths.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum 5 years in business analysis, process improvement, or IT project support, with at least 2 years in a GCP or multi-cloud environment.
• Google Cloud Digital Leader or Associate Cloud Engineer certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Agile project tracking tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Understanding of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) in a cloud context.
• Familiarity with Looker, Google Sheets, or similar tools to support reporting and dashboard creation.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be able to work on-site (5 days/week) in Washington, DC.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting federal or public sector cloud initiatives.
• Knowledge of GCP Identity & Access Management (IAM), service accounts, and RBAC models.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines within GCP (Cloud Build, Cloud Source Repositories).
• Familiarity with GCP cost optimization tools and FinOps principles.

Why Join LightFeather?
You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.