Business Analyst (GSA)

Business Analyst 

Who we are

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee and family-centric approach.

Who we are looking for

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (Appian) for a full-time position remotely, supporting the General Services Administration.

We are an organization that is committed to your growth and success in the IT software development industry, and looking for a Business Analyst (Appian) who is ready to assume leadership responsibilities in a supportive team environment that is focused on your success as a function of client success.

What your day-to-day will look like / Duties:

• Review user stories in backlog; gain a solid understanding of the changes needed.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to understand user stories and updates needed.
• Document acceptance criteria for user stories and bug tickets.
• Help Developers understand the user stories and acceptance criteria, and lead discussions of new functionality.
• Test user stories and ensure that testing is appropriately documented, with evidence recorded.
• Serve as scrum master/ lead daily scrums.
• Develop an agenda for backlog grooming session; get concurrence with Product Owners.
• Lead backlog grooming sessions with Product Owners.
• Lead demo day and introduce stories to the Product Owners
• Train stakeholders on new functionality
• Document business processes and changes
• Update requirements documentation
• Update user manuals

What we would like to see on your resume/ Required Skills

• Provide detailed, comprehensive, testable, and traceable process components in several formats, including but not limited to Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Data Requirements, System Software Specifications and Use Cases.
• Provide business process and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation support.
• Translate business process needs into technical requirements, provide change management and training support.
• The ability to communicate organizational and strategic planning for both technical and functional environments.
• Five (5) years of current experience (including educational) in business process and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation efforts, change management, and training support.
• It is desired that this person has UI/UX experience with software applications.
• Experience in Agile and JIRA is required.
• Scrum master certification is nice to have.
• Any testing-related certification is a plus.

What specifically this role requires

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as software engineering, information systems, computer science, business, etc.

Salary Range: There are various factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $100,000-$120,000.

Location: Horizon is headquartered in the heart of Tyson’s Corner, VA. Occasional travel may be required.

Why you will succeed at Horizon

Horizon works at the forefront of new Appian features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting you with the right skills and tools to be successful in your careers.  

Why you will love working with us/ Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  

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