Business Analyst, Mid-Level

Sparksoft Corporation

Business Analyst supporting Agile teams at Sparksoft Corporation, specializing in IT solutions for government clients. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective business outcomes within innovative teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating business requirements into actionable technical specifications while maintaining thorough project documentation. Proficient in facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting user acceptance testing to ensure alignment with business expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Analyst ExperienceAgile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)JIRA ProficiencyConfluence ProficiencyUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesSDLCAnalytical ThinkingTechnical SpecificationsProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Product Owners to break down complex business needs into clearly defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that reflect stakeholder objectives.
Engage with business, operations, and technical stakeholders to elicit and document complete user stories, ensuring readiness for presentation during refinement sessions.
Maintain thorough and up-to-date project documentation, ensuring traceability from requirements through delivery and closure.
Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring solutions meet both functional needs and strategic goals.
Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) by validating delivered features align with business expectations.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analyses, and use data insights to drive continuous product and process enhancements.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years related Business Analyst experience supporting Agile teams with a track record of successful delivery.
Strong facilitation, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and SDLC.
Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, and standard project documentation practices.
Exceptional analytical thinking and communication skills, both verbal and written.
U.S. residency for at least 3 of the past 5 years and the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®