Agile Business Analyst

Overview

Analytica is seeking a technically skilled Agile Business Analyst to support USCIS in streamlining and improving business operations and information technology investments. This includes executive consulting, program/project management support, Agile adoption, governance support, and technology integration across VER and FOD. The contractor will facilitate cross-functional collaboration among USCIS offices and external agencies, implement Agile methodologies, and support data-driven decision-making.

Our company has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for overseeing lawful immigration to the United States under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS ensures the integrity of the U.S. immigration system by granting immigration and citizenship benefits, providing accurate immigration case information, and promoting citizenship awareness.

The Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate (IRIS), Verification Division (VER) provides timely and accurate immigration status information to public benefit agencies and employment authorization verification to employers. The Field Operations Directorate (FOD) play crucial roles in ensuring process efficiency, operational excellence, and the secure management of immigration-related data. USCIS seeks partnership to provide executive management consulting, program and project implementation support, and business management support services to enhance operational performance and efficiency across these directorates.

• Program and Project Management
• Agile Implementation and Facilitation
• Business Process Optimization
• Operational Readiness and Deployment Support
• Data Analytics and Decision Support
• Strategic Communications and Change Management
• Technology Integration and Testing

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8 years of experience as a business analyst or SME, with at least 5 years supporting federal programs in areas such as process optimization, requirements analysis, and system integration.
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or equivalent preferred.
• Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  Expertise in requirements gathering, process mapping, and workflow optimization. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, testing, and system deployment. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business solutions.

About ANALYTICA:
Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services.

The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.