Business Analyst 4

Job Title : Business Analyst 4

Work Type : Hybrid

Location : Richmond, VA 23219

Start Date : 05/25/2026

End Date : 06/30/2027
Compensation range : $43 – $63 per hour

Industry Category : Information Technology / Government

Employment Type : 1099 Contract

Requisition ID : 802034

Overview
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst 4 to support enterprise application initiatives within a fast-paced government technology environment. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and project leadership to gather requirements, document business processes, support agile development activities, and conduct application testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, extensive SDLC experience, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical documentation while contributing to successful application delivery.

Application
Candidates must currently reside in Virginia, with preference given to candidates located in Richmond or surrounding areas due to onsite requirements.
In-person interviews are mandatory.
Candidates must be available to work onsite four days per week with no exceptions.
Maximum vendor submittals: 2 per opening.

Job Description
The Business Analyst 4 will support application development and enhancement initiatives by conducting business and systems analysis activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will be responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, supporting agile development teams, participating in scrum activities, performing application testing, and ensuring business objectives are accurately translated into technical solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business users, project leadership, and technical teams to improve business processes, support system implementation efforts, and ensure applications meet functional and operational requirements. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative development environment.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

• Conduct project initiation activities to identify business problems, objectives, and application-related issues
• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for new applications and enhancements
• Produce SDLC-compliant Requirements Definition documentation within established timelines
• Ensure all documented requirements are clear, concise, complete, and aligned with agency standards
• Define and document business processes and workflows for current and future-state systems
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and document project decisions and action items

Application Development Support

• Collaborate with business and Information Systems teams to align technical solutions with operational needs
• Participate in agile development activities and Scrum meetings to represent business requirements during design and development
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standardized documentation templates and processes
• Support application maintenance, implementation, and process improvement initiatives

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute system test plans and testing scripts based on documented requirements
• Perform manual testing on web applications to validate functionality and business requirements
• Create testing strategies to ensure applications meet design specifications and operational expectations
• Identify, document, and track application defects and system insufficiencies with sufficient detail for issue reproduction and resolution
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and script development

Collaboration & Communication

• Work effectively within cross-functional development teams to foster a collaborative team environment
• Communicate technical and business information clearly to stakeholders, developers, and project leadership
• Provide ongoing support during system development and implementation activities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business and systems analysis, requirements documentation, SDLC methodologies, and agile application development
• 8+ years of experience defining and documenting user requirements from multiple sources and preparing complex documentation for business and technical audiences
• 8+ years of experience supporting application development, maintenance, implementation, systems analysis and design, and business process improvement
• 8+ years of experience defining and documenting business processes and developing process workflows within new systems
• 8+ years of experience testing complex systems to validate business requirements and operational functionality
• 8+ years of experience conducting meetings and documenting project decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within development teams and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Experience manually testing web applications
• Ability to write and execute test plans and scripts according to established standards
• Ability to identify and document application defects and system insufficiencies
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
• Must currently reside in Virginia; preference given to candidates in Richmond or surrounding areas
• Must be able to work onsite four days per week with no exceptions
• Must be willing to attend in-person interviews as part of the selection process

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting web application development projects utilizing .NET technologies
• 2+ years of experience documenting requirements within Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Benefits

Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role.
$43 – $63 per hour