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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian seeks a Business Analyst I located In Arlington, VA (or surrounding area) to support an engagement for Business Analysis and Management Support Services (BAMSS) on behalf of A Federal Government Agency.  The ProSidian Engagement includes but is not limited to Management & Operations Consulting related to non-personal service to: provide competent leadership, and highly specialized support and technical guidance for the planning, development and execution of the entire Technology development and Business Analysis and Management Support lifecycle.  Serve as a technical expert for Business Analysis and Management Support Team related activities with specialized experience in current Business Analysis and Management Support benchmarks, practices and testing methods.  
The Business Analyst I supports the efforts of low, moderate and high complexity projects and programs. Formulates and defines business process and systems scope and objectives for projects through research and fact-finding activities combined with a basic understanding of business process analysis and requirements management practices and principles. Applies process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to support process improvement projects by completing and analyzing business models, data models, and hybrid enterprise models, identifying best practices, documenting and assessing performance measurements, and identifying technological solutions to streamline processes. Provides/Supports group facilitation, interviewing, training, and provides additional knowledge transfer to appropriate stakeholders. Provides support to business analysis framework improvement programs by assessing and providing recommendations to various disciplines.
Supports the elicitation and management of business and systems level requirements for projects and employs industry standard tools to manage requirements, CM, and modeling to support requirements management and/or business modeling activities. Supports the knowledge transfer of scope, requirements, and other analysis information to program and project teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions to client areas. Applies portfolio management concepts including business-IT alignment, prioritization, business cases and market surveys, and project costing techniques to basic projects. Validate solution(s) delivered meet business needs for projects as assigned. Prepares cost estimates for projects for higher level approval. Possesses analytical skills through educational background and/or work experience and has the ability to apply those skills to client engagements.
Demonstrated ability in applying business analysis on basic to moderately complex projects; scoping, requirements elicitation, business modeling, requirements management, and feasibility and cost benefit analysis. Assists in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of deliverables; ensures the use of proper technical terminology; performs technical writing, proofreading, and integration of computer-based material to produce document deliverables; and translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-Technical personnel. Has knowledge and skills in technical documentation and presentation techniques, to include technical writing, technical proofreading, and technical editing. Demonstrates excellent command and articulation of the English language; has superior grammatical skills. Exhibits strong communication skills; facilitation, interview, formal document writing and presentation skills.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to support the development and maintenance of MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint slide presentations and MS Word documents.  Possesses the ability to assess and apply multiple organizational, and management improvement techniques in a government environment. Ensures all work products are complete, accurate and conform to The Federal Government Agency standard.
Has the ability to create, assess performance measurements and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the IT industry, business processes and procedures. Has extensive experience in project management and other disciplines as described in an actual TA proposal. Has the ability to conduct process mapping sessions and identify key control points to be tested. Must be a Certified Information Technology Professional (CTP) and/or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and or Master's Degree in either Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline with five years of experience in management of enterprise projects similar in scope or Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with eight years of experience in the management of similar projects or programs.  Good understanding of Business Analysis and Management Support frameworks including Six Sigma, PMMP, ITGC, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, FISMA, A123, ISO 27000, SOX 404 and CFOA.
Must have proficiency in the most current Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) software versions. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written. Must have experience dealing with senior level internal and/or client personnel.
Business Analyst I shall have the ability to provide guidance and direction for multiple enterprise programs in implementing business process development, business re- engineering, and strategic business projects.  
Business Analyst I shall have the capability to manage programs of high complexity and to direct the completion of multiple projects within estimated timeframes and resource constraints.  
Versatile team leader and team player with good communication, program/project management, Business Analysis and Management Support and Software Development Life Cycle, process/procedure, documentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify best practices, effect re-engineering, change management, business management techniques, continuous process improvement, root cause analysis, IT-planning, develop/recommend IT performance-based metrics, and organizational development activity.  
Possesses the ability to assess and apply multiple organizational, and management improvement techniques in a government environment.  Ensures all work products are complete, accurate and conform to Federal Government Agency standard.  
KEY PERSONNEL:  The Business Analyst I should possess the professional ability to serve as a key personnel engagement team member.  Personnel specified as Key Personnel are considered to be essential to the work ProSidian performs.  Prior to diverting any key personnel to other programs, ProSidian makes special efforts to notify Engagement Team Leads and Client Representatives reasonably in advance with appropriate justification, including proposed substitutions or replacements, in sufficient detail to permit The Client to evaluate the impact on the work ProSidian is obligated to perform.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
* Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
* Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
* Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
* Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
* Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
* Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
* Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
* Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
* Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
* Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
* Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
* Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:
* Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
* Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 100% vesting of both your contribution and the ProSidian matching contribution. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match: 4% of pay for participants who defer at least 5% of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.
* Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
* Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
* Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
* Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
* Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, ...