Senior IT Business and Systems Analyst

Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to the Public

Duties

Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across
multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the
House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced
environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills,
we have an opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Senior Business and Systems Analyst to join
our QA team. This position is part of an enterprise engineering team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, QA and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers.

This position will focus on
developing, analyzing, and maintaining business requirements (and related
material) across multiple systems. In addition, you will assist in project
management related tasks. This position is full time onsite on Capitol Hill,
Washington, DC. Telework is
available depending on Congressional schedules. In this
capacity you will:

• Develop, analyze, and maintain business requirements and/or functional specifications for proposed and existing systems and solutions; Prioritize product features and capabilities to deliver value to the user
• Gather and prioritized user requirements and identify problems to solve user issues
• Develop documentation and artifacts to support the SDLC, including feature requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, data dictionaries, workflows, prototypes, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and the team that is developing, testing, and implementing a given solution
• Provide training on how to use a new or existing solution
• Learn and understand the federal legislative and law-making process and help others understand it as it pertains to specific project(s) and systems
• Perform system functionality testing and quality assurance as needed
• Work in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• USAJobs Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) or more years of experience analyzing business problems and developing plans to address issues, problems, and concerns in IT-related field
• Experience gathering requirements for IT development projects by conducting interviews, requirements gathering sessions, workflow analysis, and process analysis, and translating those inputs into functional and/or technical requirements
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the superior ability to translate business specifications into user stories, test cases/acceptance criteria, and training materials
• The ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and identify priorities
• The ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Azure DevOps)
• Experience in Scrum
• Working knowledge of Product Management and Product Owner roles, including holding a PMP certification and/or Agile Product Owner/ScrumMaster certifications.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative and law-making process

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume and writing samples
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Office of the Clerk
  
  Phone
  
  202-225-1182
  
  Address
  
  Office of the Clerk
  
  2401 Rayburn House Office Building
  
  Washington, DC 20515
  
  Next steps
  
  Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume and writing samples


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk

Phone

202-225-1182

Address

Office of the Clerk

2401 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request