Senior Business Analyst

ECS is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to work in our Washington, DC (hybrid) office.  Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity processes and security assessment workflows for information systems, including national security systems, that are managed in a governance, risk management, compliance (GRC) application, and that are governed by federal laws and Department of State policies and standards. 
• Document cybersecurity processes and standard operating procedures as needed and manage the same in SharePoint and a GRC.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, translating high-level needs into detailed functional specifications and use cases.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis, process modeling, and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions.
• Develop and present compelling business cases, cost/benefit analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead or mentor less experienced business analysts, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance activities, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
• May also be responsible for tasks like vendor management and system administration, depending on the specific role requirements.
• Provide governance support over common control projects and cloud service provider on-boarding

Salary Range: $130,000-$147,000

General Description of Benefit

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Engineering, Information Security/Assurance, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of information security experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting full-scope technical security control testing across component types, including development of security and privacy assessment plans
• Working knowledge of RMF Steps 1-6
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53 controls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable information security/privacy laws and regulations
• Ability to analyze information system configurations and technical specifications against NIST SP 800-53 and related overlays
• Experience developing risk-based documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present control requirements and deficiencies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Active Secret clearance required with eligibility to get Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Cybersecurity or other technical certification preferred. 
• Knowledge of inspector general inquiries and responses.