We are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst to work on a large business application suite of applications for a federal agency. The role is a hands-on position working in an agile environment. The project is in O&M, which will support a large data warehouse, BI applications, and misc. data requests. The management of the suite of applications is critical to the daily execution of the agency’s mission. The Senior Business Analyst plays an essential role in several work streams as they will interface with many IT systems.

The Senior Business Analyst position will require analytical, management, and technical skills (see below) to be successful. Also, experience as a federal contractor is critical. The position requires a solid understanding of the agency-contractor relationship as this position involves interaction with numerous federal managers and other contracting companies. This position will also require interfacing with technical resources for multiple priority workstreams. Thus, the Senior Business Analyst needs strong communication skills.  

What you will be doing

• Understanding all key system components and applications (web applications, Power BI dashboards, and Oracle databases)
• Working with developers and federal clients to understand business needs
• Designing and maintaining Microsoft Power BI dashboards
• Production release support
• Working as a member of an agile team and participating in team rituals (stand-ups, retrospectives, status meetings, etc.)
• Maintaining contract SDLC documents; includes technical writing
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and reviewing project deliverables
• Adding, updating, and completing Jira tickets to document your work activities
• Performing team quality assurance (QA) activities on our data and dashboards
• General team/user support

 What you need to be considered for this role (required)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of business analysis experience
• Experience developing and implementing Microsoft Power BI based dashboards and reports
• Agile project execution experience
• Database SQL querying experience
• Quality/testing experience
• Working at a federal agency (prior contracting experience)
• Willing to assist in other technical endeavors when workloads are low
• Experience with MS Office Suite products
• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills; ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Expert communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with stakeholders at all organizational levels (this skill is of utmost importance to be considered for this position)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality accurate work products
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision under a system of discipline and accountability
• Ability and willingness to learn other processes and technologies. If you are open to learning, you are a good fit.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while dealing directly with internal and external customers
• U.S. citizenship or a Green card Holder (and be willing to undergo a Public Trust background investigation)

What makes you stand out from the crowd (desired)

• Master’s Degree or higher
• Technical experience in data analytics
• Oracle database experience (SQL and querying)
• SDLC experience of any type
• Experience with testing web and reporting applications (i.e., creating and executing testing; preferably test automation experience)

About Us

What makes Ascella employees great

• Innovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.  We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.  You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.
• Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.  At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.  You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.
• Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.  Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.  The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to the commitment of customer satisfaction. 
• Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.  We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.  We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.  We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.
• Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.  Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.

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Position: Senior Business Analyst
Location: United States (Fully Remote)
Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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