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Senior Technical Systems Analyst
6 Month Contract to Hire
Active Secret Clearance or higher
4 days a week on-site, Arlington, VA
Hourly Rate: $75/hr to $80/hr. W2. Benefits available Overview
System One is seeking an experienced Technical Systems Analyst to support the implementation and ongoing evolution of a cloud-based Enterprise Data Platform in Microsoft Azure. This role serves as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, translating business objectives into actionable technical requirements and ensuring successful delivery of data-driven solutions.
The ideal candidate goes beyond requirements documentation and can effectively understand business challenges, develop technical solutions, collaborate with engineering teams, and support delivery through testing, validation, and deployment.
Work Schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Key Qualifications Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
7+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Technical Analyst, or similar role supporting enterprise IT initiatives
Experience supporting:
Enterprise data platforms
Data modernization initiatives
Business intelligence and analytics solutions
Cloud-based data environments
Strong experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating complex business and technical requirements
Ability to translate business needs into:
User stories
Features
Epics
Acceptance criteria
Functional and technical specifications
Experience working closely with:
Azure Cloud Engineers
DevOps Engineers
Data Engineers
Software Developers
Data Analysts
Strong understanding of Agile software delivery methodologies
Experience managing product backlogs and work items using Azure DevOps or Jira
Working knowledge of Azure data services, including:
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Data Lake
Azure SQL Database
Power BI
Understanding of:
Cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines
Data integration concepts
Cloud-specific data g
governance practices
Cloud consumption and cost considerations, including compute and storage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Key Responsibilities
Requirements & Business Analysis
Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather, analyze, document, validate, and refine business and technical requirements.
Translate business objectives into actionable user stories, features, epics, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
Facilitate requirements workshops, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
Technical Partnership & Solution Delivery
Partner with Azure Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, Developers, and Data Analysts throughout the solution lifecycle.
Support implementation and enhancement of enterprise data platform capabilities, including:
Data ingestion
Data integration
Data transformation
Analytics and reporting
Data governance
Support requirements related to Azure-based data solutions and cloud ETL/ELT processes.
Track requirements through implementation and validate that delivered functionality meets business objectives.
Backlog & Project Management
Manage and prioritize work items using Azure DevOps or Jira.
Maintain traceability from business requirements through development, testing, and deployment.
Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and constraints across initiatives.
Prepare project documentation, status reports, executive briefings, and technical documentation.
Process Improvement & Governance
Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and improved data management.
Develop process flows, workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams, and functional documentation.
Support cloud-specific data governance initiatives and requirements.
Help stakeholders understand cloud consumption costs and how compute, storage, and usage patterns impact business cases and solution decisions.
Testing & Stakeholder Communication
Coordinate with QA teams and business stakeholders during testing, UAT, and production-readiness activities.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to audiences at all organizational levels, from engineers to executive stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a highly technical Business Analyst with experience supporting Azure-based enterprise data platforms and modernization initiatives. They can bridge the gap between business and technology, translate complex requirements into deliverable solutions, collaborate effectively with engineering teams, and drive requirements through the full Agile delivery lifecycle while ensuring alignment with business goals. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.