ECS is seeking a Business Analyst to work in our Washington, DC office.

Job Description:
ECS Federal is currently seeking a full-time Business Analyst. This role is temporarily remote due to COVID.

This Business Analyst will provide support for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Office of Business Process Integration (OBI). The Consultant shall provide general project management support and assist in the facilitation of governance meetings, development of reports, and other project documentation. This office oversees project management support and business analysis services for its staff offices, business lines, and affiliate VA Organizations, to include diverse initiatives and the implementation, modification, sustainment and portfolio management of VBA software applications and systems.

Other related tasks may include:

• Identifying and addressing client needs: building solid relationships with clients; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• As a team member, understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeking and providing guidance, clarification and, feedback to less experienced staff.
• Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats including presenting to senior executives, developing lasting relationships, delivering clear requests for information and communicating potential conflicts

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of general experience
• Ability to diagram and analyze current (as-is) state of a business operation, and to develop a future template (to-be) business process model
• Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects concurrently (e.g. prioritize work as needed, work with multiple teams and stakeholder groups, etc.)
• Experience facilitating meetings and capturing minutes
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact with senior level executives

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with PMI methodologies
• Experience supporting governance projects
• Experience supporting VA or other federal agency
• Experience as a Business Analyst
• Experience supporting Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects is a plus

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.