Program Analyst III (Tec)

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year!

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our team and serve as the bridge between our customers, partner organizations, and our SimVentions application development team. You will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, refining, and documenting business requirements, ensuring that our stakeholder needs are accurately translated into actionable user stories and development priorities. You'll participate in Agile ceremonies, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and provide project reporting to our leadership team.

This is a HYBRID role, requiring 3 days a week in our Fredericksburg, VA office

Clearance

A Secret Clearance will be required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or related role supporting software development efforts
• Experience eliciting, documenting, and managing requirements
• Experience working within Agile environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate discussions among technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Requirements Analysis and Management
• Engage with customers and partner organizations to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and tasks to ensure readiness for development.
• Analyze customer needs and translate them into clear, actionable requirements for the development team.
• Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and impacts associated with proposed requirements.
• Ensure requirements align with business objectives and program priorities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Participate in customer-led Scrum ceremonies on behalf of the development team.
• Participate in discussions among customers, partner organizations, and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and priorities.
• Agile Team Support
• Partner with product owners, developers, and application leadership to support backlog management and prioritization.
• Assist in planning implementation activities and release readiness efforts.
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies as needed.
• Reporting and Communication
• Prepare monthly status reports summarizing accomplishments, progress, risks, and upcoming activities.
• Maintain documentation related to requirements, decisions, and project artifacts.
• Communicate project status and requirement changes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience supporting government or defense programs.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Open Project, or similar tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and traceability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees Who Join SimVentions Will Enjoy Additional Perks Like

• Employee Ownership:Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus:Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture:Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code:Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication:Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation:Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food:We have a lot of food around here!

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