Unclassified - Vienna, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Technical Analyst position is a hybrid role that focuses on collaborating with product ownership to translate business needs into technical system requirements for web and mobile applications. The analyst will leverage existing documentation and test versions of applications and APIs to gain a comprehensive understanding of current functionalities, which will inform opportunities for replatforming and enhancements. This role requires investigating enterprise and vendor APIs to ensure that the necessary data is available to support the intended system capabilities, as well as mapping data between interfacing systems to facilitate seamless integration. In addition to these responsibilities, the Technical Analyst will assist lead analysts in developing and prioritizing features and epics, ensuring that the work aligns with the product delivery strategy and focuses on requirements that provide maximum value. The analyst will participate in various project planning activities, including sprint and release planning, daily stand-up meetings (scrums), demos/reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement meetings. They will also perform application and services tests to validate functionality and ensure quality. A key aspect of this role is the creation of system requirement documentation for applications and services, including detailed interface specifications. The Technical Analyst will provide demos to both internal project teams and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding of the product's capabilities. Close collaboration with the Business, Quality Assurance team, and developers is essential to address production issues effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines, managing multiple priorities concurrently while utilizing system documentation, database information, application logs, and scenario testing to determine the root cause of system issues.