Business Analyst – VistA (Part-Time, Remote)

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Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

This position is a part-time position.

Do you excel at turning complex requirements into clear, actionable insights? We’re looking for a Business Analyst who can leverage critical thinking and analysis to guide software development teams towards successful outcomes. If you’re ready to dive into complex challenges, provide strategic recommendations, and make a significant impact on our projects, we want to hear from you!

Position Description: The Business Analyst supports an Information Technology (IT) project team by providing recommended outcomes through critical analysis and thinking.

Minimum/General Experience: 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:
• Above average experience supporting Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA)
• Above average knowledge of software development lifecycle best practices
• Above average ability to translate requirements into user stories
• Above average ability to analyze, model and interpret data using different tools and techniques
• Experience using Jira
• Strong listening ability to turn client business requirements into communities of practice
• Excellent ability to drive goals and milestones
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent judgment and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of Git (preferred)

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.
• Assignment Location – Remote
• Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:
• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement check
• Court records check
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees

Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:
• Works with stakeholders to define requirements
• Analyzes, identifies, and documents requirements based on information gathering sessions and desired DevOps architecture (e.g., artifacts, processes, requirements, solution, User Guides)
• Develops methodical and logical approaches for discovery and implementation of requirements
• Supports writing User Stories in Jira
• Ensures all analysis, systems operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated as necessary
• Utilizes data to understand businesspatterns and trends
• Contributes and participates in all phases of the development life cycle
• Collaborates with developers, system analysts, and users to resolve system issues
• Understands and interprets technical documentation and translates functionality to varying audiences
• Uses strong communication, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Learns new technologies and additional skills quickly
• Updates and manages work assignments in the appropriate repository of record

Compensation & Benefits: The projected hourly rate for this position is $44.60 – $49.55 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 – 2024 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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