Entry Level Business Operations Analyst Jobs in Washington

The Opportunity:

As a Governance Operations Analyst on our Enterprise Data Governance team, you will help deliver and continuously improve the operational services that enable secure, scalable, and effective governance of the company's enterprise data assets.

Working alongside governance strategists, process specialists, technology teams, and cross-functional partners you will support day-to-day governance operations while helping the team build more integrated, automated, and AI-enabled ways of working. You'll gain exposure to enterprise data governance capabilities, including access governance, metadata management, data classification, governance operations, automation, and governance reporting, while helping ensure governance services are delivered consistently, efficiently, and with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will be solving problems, learning new technologies, improving processes, and building a foundation for a career in Enterprise Data Governance. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Work On:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of Enterprise Data Governance services by executing established operational processes and ensuring governance activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Perform governance reviews, operational validations, and exception monitoring activities to help ensure governance processes are operating as intended and identify issues requiring follow-up.
• Assist with governance assessments, metadata validation, sensitive data classification activities, governance reporting, and other operational reviews that support enterprise governance capabilities.
• Support user and access administration activities by validating requests, documenting changes, and ensuring governance processes align with established policies and least-privilege principles.
• Monitor governance operations and identify recurring issues, trends, or opportunities to improve operational efficiency, standardize work, or enhance the customer experience.
• Identify repetitive operational activities and recommend opportunities for responsible automation, AI, standardization, or process improvement. Partner with governance and technology team members to test and implement approved enhancements that reduce manual effort and improve service quality.
• Support Agile delivery activities by assisting with backlog management, sprint planning, meeting facilitation, action tracking, and team coordination.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, knowledge articles, templates, and operational resources that support consistent execution across the governance program.
• Assist with governance initiatives, operational projects, research efforts, testing activities, and special assignments as Enterprise Data Governance capabilities continue to evolve.
• Continuously develop knowledge across Enterprise Data Governance capabilities, including metadata management, stewardship, access governance, data protection, governance operations, governance metrics, automation, and AI, to build expertise, improve team operations, and support future growth opportunities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience supporting business operations, business analysis, governance, or project coordination
• Experience coordinating operational activities, maintaining documentation, or supporting business processes
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience organizing work, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Ability to learn and responsibly experiment with new technologies, governance tools, automation platforms, and AI capabilities
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting operational functions such as data governance, compliance, operational risk, or access management
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Databricks or Immuta
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, data management, or continuous improvement practices
• Knowledge of technologies used to improve business operations such as SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, or AI
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or Data Analytics

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.