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Senior Business AnalystTemporary Assignment (through 2/13/2027)Remote, USA, Ad hoc Travel may be required (1-2 times/year)EMKS is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing Support Services (IETSS) contract. This project provides Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services to support the product Software Delivery Life Cycle and Modernization efforts on behalf of our Veterans Affairs (VA) government client. In our continuing efforts to implement more of our IV&V activities, we are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to help support and modernize the Testing Intake Assessment activities.Duties/Responsibilities:Identifying, coordinating and reviewing Portfolio/Product/Project requirements/Epics/User Stories and User Acceptance criterion (includes interaction/sync with product owner, Scrum Master and other work streams/teams) Creating System of Records and workbooks for evaluating business risk and criticality based on the fit for purpose description of the requirements. Evaluating, recommending, and implementing risk identification and business impact from a criticality point of view.Maintaining, and upgrading System of record artifacts for systems under test (SUT) in approved enterprise repositories such as MS Share Point Understanding project architecture, test environment, test data needs based on the System build scopeConducting thorough evaluation of the SUT by analyzing and comprehending requirements Identifying and dispositioning risk assessment functions as per approved standards and processes Writing detailed functional risk justification and mitigation strategies reports to ensure that system/product/service requirements are met. Serving as facilitator providing pre-testing intake assessment know-how for the support of user requirements of routine, complex to highly complex software/hardware health and other IT applications. Working both independently and as a team, promoting collaborative work environment with team members and customers, defining, organizing, and/or presenting detailed information and data needed to accomplish organization and pre-test activity goals. Candidate will actively participate in collaborative meetings with the VA customer, VA product development, testing assessment teams and other key stakeholders as needed.Required Qualifications:3-5 years of relevant experience with business requirements management efforts.One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position.Experience must include writing detailed reports, communicating status, and presenting justification with supporting data. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of and skill in using current information technology applications. Experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Experience using the Agile methodology, DevOps and CD/CI. Desired Qualifications:Knowledge of COTS and GOTS systems/products/services evaluation is preferred. In-depth understanding and knowledge of Health Information Technology (HIT) policies and procedures, patient care/clinical business processes are preferred but not mandatory. Experience using risk-based testing methodologies is preferred, but not mandatory. Education/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in a recognized technical, engineering, scientific, managerial, business, or other discipline related to area of expertise. Four years of relevant experience or an associate degree plus two years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. PMP, CSM certifications are preferred but not mandatory, however the ability to obtain those certifications, if hired to perform the above duties, is required. Clearance:U.S. Citizenship is required as is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening (Public Trust) requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.  About EM Key Solutions:  Founded in 2015, EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands. ​Relationships are key to EMKS! We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful at the most competitive rates throughout the project management lifecycle.If you are curious to learn more about EM Key Solutions, please visit our website at EMKS.comEMKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.Reasonable Accommodation RequestsEM Key Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@emks.com or call Human Resources at (727)-292-1521. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.E-VerifyAs a Federal Contractor, we are required to use E-Verify to validate employees' ability to work legally in the United States.EEO is the LawThe law requires EM Key Solutions to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.Pay Transparency Non-DiscriminationEM Key Solutions will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: State and Federal Labor Notices