Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Business Analyst III for the Navy Personnel and Pay (NP2) Project Delivery Team. This is a hybrid position and the new candidate will be required to come into the Arlington, VA office at least 2 days/week. The Business Analyst III will work as a member of an Agile project team to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex technical information; support project management tasks leveraging PMI principles for monitoring and reporting on various phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Planning, Implementation, Testing, Documentation; analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement; create, track and ensure timely delivery of project documentation; build cross-team coalitions; and support change management activities.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Apply PMI Project Management principles for managing, communicating, and reporting on project goals, schedule, scope, risks, and changes for client deliverables.
• Design, develop, and implement data management strategies and processes that support metrics-driven management and decision-making throughout all areas of the software development lifecycle.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets to create reports and professional documents that communicate project status to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support recording and managing project tasks and resource requirements in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Prepare risk management reports and communicate external risks to clients and government stakeholders.
• Promote and facilitate information sharing and cross-team training.
• Create complex and professional artifacts that communicate technical project information to both internal and external stakeholders to build understanding of key technical concepts.
• Conduct continuous process improvement activities to monitor, analyze, and identify opportunities for improvement to program processes managed by the Project Delivery Team.
• Conduct regimented reviews of project artifacts in preparation for release to the client.
• Use judgement to select the best communication medium to convey content; may include use of graphics, diagrams, charts, etc.
• Produce high-quality deliverables that demonstrate attention to detail, allowing for delivery of documentation with minimal error.
• Participate in daily Agile team meetings and client and milestone meetings to maintain ongoing awareness of project status.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills when facing impediments.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal addition to our Ohana will be responsive, have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), be a team player, promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver. They will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; have a positive can-do attitude; and be confident in analyzing business processes and sharing suggestions for improvement.

Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with five (5) to ten (10) years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex technical information.

The following experience is desired:

• Experience with Project Management principles associated with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically Planning, Implementation, Testing, Documentation.
• Experience working in Agile Project Management Environments.
• Experience in projects involving direct client delivery.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Experience with Qlik and other data analytics software tools.
• Use of Atlassian Tool Suite, Jira and Confluence.

Clearance: A background investigation at the T3 level is required, as this is not currently a classified position. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, carry, reach, kneel, crouch, bend and climb a step stool/ladder