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Job Title:   Lead Business Analyst  (NOAA)

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us

BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Job Description:

This role serves as a critical liaison between mission stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure all requirements, estimates, and migration strategies are aligned with NOAA’s enterprise cloud transformation goals.

This position is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in federal IT modernization initiatives, particularly those involving cloud-based solutions. The analyst will lead efforts in stakeholder engagement, requirements development, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic planning across a portfolio of mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct requirements analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews to define business and technical needs.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cloud migration strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans.

+ Create detailed user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria in support of Agile software development practices.

+ Develop cost estimates and cost-benefit analyses for migration alternatives.

+ Produce high-quality documentation, including requirements traceability matrices, technical reports, and executive briefings.

+ Support planning meetings, progress reviews, and engagement sessions with NOAA leadership and partner organizations.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

+ 6-8+ years of experience performing business analysis on IT transformation or software development projects.

+ At least 3 years of experience supporting cloud migration or IT modernization efforts.

+ Strong command of Agile methodologies, user story development, and backlog refinement.

+ Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart, or Microsoft Visio.

+ Excellent analytical, communication, writing, and presentation skills with experience briefing federal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), or equivalent credentials.

+ Direct experience with AWS-based solutions or cloud modernization programs in the federal government.

+ Familiarity with NOAA mission systems, architecture, or other federal scientific or IT programs.

Soft Skills:

+ Ability to facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through ambiguity and change.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What BLN24 brings to the Game:

BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

+ You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area.  We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.

+ Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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