Business Analyst II - Military veterans preferred

Aleut Federal, LLC


Job Category: Technology
Requisition Number: BUSIN003332

Posted: September 3, 2025
Schedule: Full Time
Location: District of Columbia, Maryland , DC

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Position Summary

We are seeking a junior-level Business Analyst with 2 years of experience in requirements gathering, process documentation, and supporting agile project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Jira and strong communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders. If you are eager to grow your career in business analysis while contributing to meaningful federal government projects, we want to hear from you.

Essential Functions

• Work alongside the Agile Lead to facilitate agile ceremonies as defined by the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Become comfortable with user story and acceptance criteria format and structure, to prepare for writing quality user stories and acceptance criteria with the Agile Lead’s support, becoming independent as you master the task.
• Support Agile Lead and Business/Website Owners during meetings as they prioritize features, user stories, and tasks according to business value and SAFe guidelines.
• Collaborate with team leads, design, development, QA, and the Agile Lead in support of clarifying requirements, identifying dependencies, and tracking progress in Jira during backlog refinement and throughout each PI and Sprint.
• Assist the Agile Lead with preparation and follow-up on SAFe scrum ceremonies and client documentation, including keeping Jira up to date daily, preparing for and finalizing meeting documentation and materials, and additional documentation, as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by working with the Agile Lead to identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2 years of direct experience as a Business Analyst or project support role in Agile environments.
• Have familiarity with processes for gathering requirements, writing user stories, and acceptance criteria, with the goal of becoming proficient.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, and excellent documentation and record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government clients or working in a regulated environment.
• Experience working in the Atlassian suite, including Confluence and Jira to manage requirements, stories, and workflows.
• Experience, certification, or foundational coursework in Agile methodologies, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), business analysis.

Location: Remote

Salary: $100,000

We are accepting ongoing applications for this position.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!

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