M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to 27 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers across 41 states nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Business/Data Analyst to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC.An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities

• Ensure the client's IT products meet customer needs and align with business goals.
• Support the product team and leadership by identifying, eliciting, and decomposing requirements.
• Facilitate team ceremonies and foster effective communication, both verbally and through written artifacts and documentation.
• Proactively adapt and contribute to the organization's maturation process.
• Deepen and broaden the team's impact through the delivery of innovative, desirable, and mission critical software products.
• Analyze and understand business needs and translate them into the product backlog.
• Assist the product manager in prioritizing product backlog items.
• Assist the product team in performing estimation and complexity assessments of product backlog items.
• Assist the product manager in the creation and management of product roadmaps.
• Assist the product team in generating and managing artifacts and knowledge bases.
• Assist the product team in body of evidence generation and submission.
• Assist the product team in test planning and management.
• Facilitate and refine product team level ceremonies such as stand-up and sprint planning.
• Identify, map, and track dependencies internal and external to the product team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development and delivery.
• Utilize product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365 (M365) to accomplish daily duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: ship is required.
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Knowledge of popular backend and frontend technologies.
• 2 years of experience working on, or in direct support of, a software development team.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.
• Experience with the M365 suite.
• Experience in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement.
• Experience with M365, PMO such as Agile, iPMO and Powered PMO Offering.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with team members.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community and the intel cycle.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong track record of successfully supporting the delivery of valuable software products.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in additional project management and collaboration tools.
• A passion for staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience.
• Obtain relevant certifications.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Salary Range
$60,000 - $180,000 USD
M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to . Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9's Human Resources Department at or at .

With 14 years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.
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