What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst position at West 4th Strategy?
Business Analyst
ROLE
We need a Business Analyst to serve in The Air Force’s (AF) Innovation Branch, AFWERX. AFWERX teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent, and transition dual-use capabilities. The AFWERX divisions serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. Your role as the Business Analyst for AFWERX is to gather and analyze requirements through working with various stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise requirements for IT projects and initiatives. Your contributions ensure the efficient operation and success of the division's initiatives and objectives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
BENEFITS
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need a Business Analyst to serve in The Air Force’s (AF) Innovation Branch, AFWERX. AFWERX teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent, and transition dual-use capabilities. The AFWERX divisions serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. Your role as the Business Analyst for AFWERX is to gather and analyze requirements through working with various stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise requirements for IT projects and initiatives. Your contributions ensure the efficient operation and success of the division's initiatives and objectives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather information and document processes.
- Analyze existing workflows and identify and document areas for improvement and optimization by streamlining processes, automating tasks, and suggesting and implementing new technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring IT projects by developing project plans, tracking progress, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making by creating reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to leadership and other stakeholders.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies to determine their potential value and applicability to the AFWERX mission by attending and/or participating in industry events, reading research papers, and conducting pilot projects.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst, specializing in requirements management and business process analysis.
- Proven experience with requirements management tools such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), JIRA, or equivalent.
- Strong expertise in developing and analyzing complex process flow charts, diagrams, and presentations.
- Proficiency in facilitating business transitions and implementing process changes.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data effectively.
- Familiarity with business process reengineering techniques, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
LOCATION
- Dayton, OH
CLEARANCE
- Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship.
CLIENT
- Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFWERX
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40-hour work week, 8.5 hours a day (including a 30-minute lunch period), Monday through Friday.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.
- Retirement (401k & Roth)
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
