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Business Analyst

Acuity, Inc.
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Overview

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Business Analyst to support a federal client by analyzing business processes, defining requirements, and translating stakeholder needs into clear, actionable specifications. This role works with architects, team leads, engineers, testers, and stakeholders to support solution design, data quality validation, and delivery alignment.

The Business Analyst drives requirements clarity, manages documentation workflows, facilitates stakeholder communication, conducts gap analysis, and supports process improvement.

Why Acuity?

We’re Building More Than Careers—we’re Building a Place People Genuinely Love To Work. At Acuity, You’ll Get

  • Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture
  • Competitive compensation Health/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement


🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8 years)

🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business processes, workflows, and user needs to define functional and operational requirements
  • Elicit, document, and refine business, user, and system requirements with stakeholders and technical teams
  • Translate requirements into technical specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria
  • Support solution design by aligning business needs with technical approaches
  • Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements
  • Support data quality validation by defining business rules, validation criteria, and expected outcomes
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, reviews, and working sessions
  • Maintain requirements traceability and controlled project documentation
  • Support user engagement, feedback collection, and change communication
  • Validate delivered solutions against documented requirements and business objectives


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business , Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting technology, data, or software delivery efforts
  • Experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into technical documentation
  • Experience developing user stories, process flows, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria
  • Experience facilitating communication across stakeholders, architects, engineers, and delivery teams
  • Experience conducting gap analysis and process improvement assessments
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting data, analytics, or cloud platform initiatives
  • Experience with data quality validation, business rules definition, or requirements traceability
  • Experience with J ira , Confluence , or similar workflow tools
  • Experience supporting federal or regulated environments


Clearance Requirement

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability


About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Grow Your Career, Your Way

We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something Innovative

You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First Culture

Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and Rewarded

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning Team

Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9 years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self To Work

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Recruiting Scams and Fraud

Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.

Please Note

  • Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
  • All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
  • If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.


If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at careers@myacuity.com. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.

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