Business Analyst
ECS Corporate Services

ECS is seeking a Business Analyst to work in our Stafford, VA office.

Job Description:

ECS Federal is seeking a full-time Business Analyst/Product Owner to join a team of experts charged with providing mission critical software development, and cyber-security / information assurance support to the United States Marine Corps. Support for this position is provided from ECS's Quantico Corporate Center facility in Stafford, VA and remotely.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate customer requirements and needs and implement software development strategies to achieve results.
• Prioritizing and oversee software development tasks to ensure highest value from development effort.
• Author User Stories and facilitates Work Item development.
• Lead SAFe events that include Iteration and Increment Planning, Retrospectives, and product backlog refinement.
• Lead communication effort with customer to refine requirements and needs.
• Participate in Marine Aviation Training and Readiness manual development process.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on M-SHARP capabilities regarding Training and Readiness requirements.
• Direct and/or participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements.
• Recommend and facilitate quality improvement efforts.
• Manage daily tasking and priorities, participate in scheduled team meetings, and assess requirements for software development needs.
• Report activity weekly and monthly.

Required Skills:

• Expertise with USMC Aviation Training and Readiness Program, military readiness reporting and related policy and processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with military personnel, government civilian staff and technical experts
• Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Working Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Business Management plus five years experience OR 15+ years equivalent experience

Desired Skills:

• Expertise in Microsoft Visual Studio
• Expertise in Microsoft Sharepoint
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software testing
• User Interface Testing

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

General Description of Benefits

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