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Application Systems Analyst (Washington, DC)

Application Systems Analyst

_TS/SCI with Polygraph Required_

_Salary Range: $96,000 - $115,000 per year_

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking an **Application Systems Analyst** to help bridge the gap between user needs and technical solutions. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the modernization, development, and sustainment of mission-critical applications.

You’ll work closely with users and technical teams to gather and translate requirements, document processes, and support development efforts. Your work will ensure that applications not only meet security standards but also deliver real value to mission objectives.

_THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD._

Responsibilities

+ Analyze application workflows, system interactions, and user requirements to define system specifications

+ Collaborate with developers, architects, and quality assurance teams to ensure technical requirements are fully captured and implemented

+ Create and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

+ Evaluate existing applications for improvement opportunities during modernization and provide recommendations

+ Support validation of system functionality through requirement traceability, testing plans, and user feedback

+ Assist in the development of business process models and workflows

Required Qualifications

+ TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in systems analysis or business analysis roles

+ Strong experience writing documentation such as SOPs, workflows, and user stories

+ Ability to translate user needs into detailed technical requirements

+ Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Desired Qualifications

+ Experience supporting modernization initiatives in government or DoD environments

+ Familiarity with cloud-based systems and integration projects

+ Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or similar

+ Master’s degree in a related field

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

+ Competitive Pay

+ Paid Time Off

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision Coverage

+ Life Insurance

+ Work-Life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is a full time position