Business Systems Analyst (Winchester, VA)

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work: We are seeking an Agile Business Analyst / Agile Delivery Specialist with hands-on experience in SAFe Agile methodologies and a strong background using Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira to support project tracking, backlog management, and cross‑team collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in process improvement, and an ability to work effectively within evolving priorities and fast‑paced Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, document, and analyze business and functional requirements • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure alignment with SAFe Agile practices • Utilize Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira for backlog management, project tracking, workflow coordination, and reporting • Translate business needs into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that enhance workflow efficiency and user experience • Support release coordination, sprint planning, and requirements traceability • Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner • Conduct data analysis to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision‑making • Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback, validate requirements, and drive stakeholder alignment • Assist with testing activities, including validating requirements and assessing solution quality • Develop documentation such as process flows, user stories, business rules, and business cases Here's what you need: • Minimum 3 years of experience using Azure DevOps Server (ADS) and Jira to support Agile project tracking, backlog management, and workflow coordination • Hands-on experience working within SAFe Agile methodologies, including facilitation of Agile ceremonies and support for sprint planning and release activities • Strong capability in gathering, synthesizing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to inform business decisions • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, and technical or functional requirements • Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements and translate them into actionable user stories or specifications • Strong documentation skills, including creating process flows, user stories, business rules, and business cases • Bachelor’s degree and active Top Secret clearance required • Proficiency with SAFe Agile practices, Azure DevOps Server, and Jira As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Ser ... (truncated, view full listing at source)