Sr. Business Analyst

Evans Inc. is a growing firm partnering with federal agencies to implement technology and drive organizational change. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the development of an AI Lab focused on generative AI and machine learning, bridging data scientists and legal professionals to ensure compliance and effective delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Elicit business requirements from DCCA staff and leadership; translate them into functional specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) and manage roadmaps and backlogs in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Direct compliance for AI Lab systems — FISMA documentation, Privacy Impact Assessments, ATO packages — and serve as primary liaison to the Board's security, privacy, and compliance offices
• Develop test cases, lead user acceptance testing, and coordinate deployments to production
• Create user guides, process documentation, and test plans; prepare briefings that translate AI/ML concepts for senior leadership
• Advise the AI Lab Director on portfolio priorities, compliance readiness, and process improvement

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years in business analysis or project management within technology organizations
• Expert Agile knowledge (Scrum, Kanban), including facilitating ceremonies and managing backlogs
• Strong experience with federal IT governance: FISMA, FedRAMP, PIAs, and ATO processes
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications and manage cross-functional delivery
• Working knowledge of SDLC, release management, and QA practices; strong technical writing
• Ability to work independently and direct others
• Candidate located in the DMV area is preferred