Information Technology Business Analyst

Location and Travel Details: Washington, D.C. area

We are currently seeking a highly qualified professional to lead/manage/coordinate portfolio management and system integration efforts as an IT Business Analyst/Task Lead. This individual will coordinate tasks and assist in identifying gaps in infrastructure, collaborating with key subject matter experts to develop business cases, and advocating for IT infrastructure changes to meet requirements (system IT, infrastructure, and business process analysis). This position will directly support the Headquarters AF/A4P4 (Portfolio Advocacy Management Division, DCS/Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection) at Andrews AFB, MD and National Capital Region.

The key responsibilities of the IT Business Analyst/Task Lead are:

• Collaborate with key functional stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify future infrastructure needs and document business cases and requirements documents
• Collaborate with infrastructure organizations and technical stakeholders to ensure functional requirements are met
• Analyze system information across large portfolios of systems to support gap analysis; assess impacts of these gaps upon the functional community; and recommend prioritization and approaches to address gaps
• Support analysis of alternatives, business case analysis, material solution implementation plans, technology plans (such as cloud migration, application rationalization, Internet of Things), and guide the functional communities toward a future state capability
• Assist in supporting investment planning and prioritization activities, analyzing and recommending courses of action to reduce IT costs, reduce organizational risk, comply with DoD mandates, and meet strategic objectives and functional requirements

Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members.

Required skills for this job include:

• Strong organizational skills and action-oriented personality; experience leading tasks, tracking actions across multiple organizations
• Experience using continuous process improvement methodologies, tools, techniques (Green Belt, Black Belt); and using AFSO-21 tools/techniques
• Experience with IT systems and infrastructure management, facilitation, documenting requirements, drafting policy recommendations, and writing official minutes
• Familiarity with IT fundamentals (software development lifecycle, technical design, and requirements documentation)
• Power user skills in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
• B.S. or B.A. degree required
• Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
• Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

Desired skills for this position:

• Prior Major Command and/or Headquarters Action Officer experience or support of Headquarters staffing processes
• PMP Certification
• Prior experience in system or technology analysis (e.g., cloud, application rationalization, Internet of Things), compliance, or portfolio management
• Recent and relevant US Air Force Logistics experience

A little more about us. At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, software ​engineering, data management, ​AR/IoT, and cloud development. Illumination Works is a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with ​customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges​, and stay on top of modern technologies ​and advancements leveraging our ​Innovation Lab. ​

Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.

Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.