Associate Business Analyst

**Overview** As an **Associate Business Analyst** , you will support the collection, capture, and management of mission user needs,from prioritization and concept development to feature writing and deployment. You willassistin business process analysis, system design and improvement, and translating business needs into technical requirements. You will also provide support for change management, training efforts, and strategic planning across various technical and functional environments. You'llcontribute across multiple disciplines, including Configuration Management, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Analysis. **Contributions** + Collaborate with teams to develop and document requirements that improve tools, streamline processes, and enhance key performance metrics. + Identifyand help mitigate risks during planning and execution phases of projects. + Support Agile project delivery by working with stakeholders and customers to plan and deliver technical solutions. + Facilitate meetings and workshops to promote shared understanding and develop clear product and portfolio roadmaps. + Assistin breaking down large epics into actionable features and user stories that are clearly understood by development teams. + Lead andparticipatein Increment Planning sessions to ensure work is well-defined, scoped, and aligned with business goals. + Support the use of JIRA for tracking work across multiple teams, including guidance on effective reporting and visualization of progress. + Promote Agile best practices by coaching teams on delivery processes, client values, and agile mindset. + Monitor project progress and support scope definition, schedule planning, risk management, and issue resolution. + Oversee or support Scrum teams for high-priority client projects as needed. + Write clear and testable Acceptance Criteria in collaboration with technical teams and business stakeholders. + Usestrong communicationskills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and deliver actionable insights. + Support the professional development of team members when in a leadershipcapacity. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Bachelor's Degree + 0-3 years of related experience + Experience with Agile methodologies + Strong critical thinking and analytical skills + Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff + Understanding of user story creation, dependency mapping, and solution design + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Must hold a current NIH Public Trust clearance **Preferred:** Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification **About** **steampunk** Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $50,000 to $80,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. **Identity Statement** As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit . Refer a Friend ( **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_ **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(11/12/2025 10:12 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _7019_ **_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_