Business Analyst
| Company | MetroStar |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or IT project support, including 2+ years supporting Azure cloud environments.
- An active Top Secret security clearance
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or other relevant Azure certifications (preferred).
- Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies to manage technical projects.
- Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cloud security.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and reporting dashboards to support business decision-making.
- Strong ability to work with technical teams, executives, and government agencies to align business needs with cloud capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assess cloud business processes and recommend optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and project managers to define system and business requirements for Azure cloud initiatives.
- Assist in ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD security requirements.
- Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business goals.
- Serve as a key point of contact between government clients, engineering teams, and leadership, facilitating clear project communication.
- Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and Power BI to track project progress, manage risks, and generate data-driven reports.
- Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to address business needs related to Azure DevOps, Virtual Machines, Storage, and Identity Management.
- Assist in the development of automated solutions for cloud provisioning and access control management.
- Support Azure cloud training initiatives, ensuring end-user adoption and best practices.
- Identify potential risks, compliance challenges, and technical issues, providing mitigation strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with federal agencies or government cloud projects.
- Knowledge of Azure Identity Management (Active Directory, RBAC).
- Experience supporting Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline tracking.
- Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (Azure Cost Management, FinOps principles).