Technical Business Analyst (Remote)

GovCIO

Olympia, WA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
API Documentation, Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Background Investigation, Backlog Prioritization, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Biometrics, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Analysis, Case Management, Communication Skills, Data Management, Documentation, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Functional Analysis, Functional Requirements Document (FRD), Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Process Modeling, Product Demonstration, Requirements Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Service Delivery, Software Testing, System Architecture, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Testing, Traceability, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
Today
United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology **Overview** GovCIO is currently hiring for a technical business analyst with testing experience to join one of our federal contract delivery teams that is building a secure, event-driven digitalization platform. This is a US remote position that requires a Public Trust clearance. This role requires technical fluency to sucessfully flex between requirements-heavy phases that focus on translating business needs into developer-ready specifications to bridge the gap between stakeholders and developers, and testing cycles that leverage requirements expertise to inform and support the testing strategy and execution, ultimately ensuring requirements are met and quality outcomes are achieved. **Responsibilities** The primary responsibilities of this role are requirements centric, with the secondary responsibilities centering around supporting test cycles. The technical business analyst will: + Elicit, analyze, and document functional and data requirements from various stakeholder groups; maintain requirements traceability and documentation. + Translate business needs into well-structured requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria that engineers can execute against and that can drive automated test development. + Identify ambiguities and gaps proactively to flag risks to scope, feasibility, or compliance before they reach development. + Partner with operations and platform teams to understand how requirements interact with system constraints, data pipelines, and integration points. + Develop and maintain data flow diagrams, process models, and system context documentation. + Write and maintain test cases, test plans, and traceability matrices linked to requirements. + Work closely with engineers to validate that implemented features match intent by participating in reviews, demos, and behavior-driven development (BDD) scenario definition. + Support defect tracking and contribute to testing documentation. + Produce testing summary reports and sign-off documentation for releases and compliance checkpoints. **Qualifications** **Required Skills and Experience** + Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of combined experience in a business related field (or commensurate experience.) + Demonstrated ability to write requirements that are specific, technically precise, and testable. + Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases, managing defects, and coordinating UAT. + Ability to read API documentation, data schemas, or system architecture diagrams without needing an engineer to translate. + Proficiency with Confluence and Jira for requirements management, backlog grooming, and defect tracking. + Strong written communication. Able to write clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences. + Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with engineering teams. **Clearance Required:** Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Clearance. **Preferred Skills and Experience** + Experience with analysis and software testing with development teams + Experience on federal government IT programs including familiarity with compliance, auditability, and regulated data handling. + Experience with BDD and writing Gherkin-style acceptance criteria. + Exposure to document processing, forms automation, or OCR/AI-assisted workflows. + Experience with event-driven systems or API-integrated platforms. Understand data flows and integration dependencies. + Familiarity with test automation frameworks or experience coordinating with engineers who own automation. + Background in digital submission, case management, or workflow automation platforms. **Posted Salary Range** USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. **Company Overview** GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? **What You Can Expect** **Interview & Hiring Process** If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect: + During the Interview Process + Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team + Camera must be on + A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview + During the Hiring Process + Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening + Background check, to include: + Criminal history (past 7 years) + Verification of your highest level of education + Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application **Employee Perks** At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including: + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Corporate Discounts + Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content + Training, Education and Certification Assistance* + Referral Bonus Program + Internal Mobility Program + Pet Insurance + Flexible Work Environment *Available to full-time employees Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. **Posted Pay Range** The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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