Business Analyst

Overview Acuity, Inc. seeks a Business Analyst to support a federal client by analyzing business processes, defining requirements, and translating stakeholder needs into clear, actionable specifications. This role works with architects, team leads, engineers, testers, and stakeholders to support solution design, data quality validation, and delivery alignment. The Business Analyst drives requirements clarity, manages documentation workflows, facilitates stakeholder communication, conducts gap analysis, and supports process improvement.

Benefits: Strong work‑life balance and a people‑first culture Competitive compensation plus Health/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022-2025) Responsibilities Analyze business processes, workflows, and user needs to define functional and operational requirements Elicit, document, and refine business, user, and system requirements with stakeholders and technical teams Translate requirements into technical specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria Support solution design by aligning business needs with technical approaches Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements Support data quality validation by defining business rules, validation criteria, and expected outcomes Facilitate stakeholder meetings, reviews, and working sessions Maintain requirements traceability and controlled project documentation Support user engagement, feedback collection, and change communication Validate delivered solutions against documented requirements and business objectives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting technology, data, or software delivery efforts Experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into technical documentation Experience developing user stories, process flows, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria Experience facilitating communication across stakeholders, architects, engineers, and delivery teams Experience conducting gap analysis and process improvement assessments Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting data, analytics, or cloud platform initiatives Experience with data quality validation, business rules definition, or requirements traceability Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar workflow tools Experience supporting federal or regulated environments Clearance Requirement Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr