SDLC Analyst

Title: SDLC Analyst - Transformation, Governance & Automation
Position Type: Right to Hire
Location: Newark, NJ, United States
Onsite Flexibility: 2 days a week onsite, the rest remote
Overview
We’re seeking a highly skilled SDLC Analyst to drive enterprise-wide transformation across the software delivery lifecycle. This role focuses on process standardization, governance alignment, and automation—bringing clarity, consistency, and scalability from intake through production release.
You’ll partner with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, governance, and platform tooling to design repeatable, auditable, and high-performing SDLC processes aligned with enterprise policies and modern delivery practices.What You’ll Do
🔹 SDLC Transformation & Process Design

• Evaluate current SDLC workflows across intake, planning, development, testing, and release
• Design future-state processes that improve efficiency, predictability, and compliance
• Define quality gates, approvals, and lifecycle controls
• Support multiple delivery models: Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall

🔹 Governance & Compliance Alignment

• Translate governance, risk, and compliance requirements into practical SDLC workflows
• Partner with Security, Audit, Architecture, and GRC teams
• Identify process gaps and implement scalable remediation strategies
• Embed governance directly into workflows, not as an afterthought

🔹 Process Standardization

• Establish enterprise SDLC standards, artifacts, and workflows
• Align with Release Management and EPMO frameworks
• Define exception handling, escalation paths, and risk controls
• Create clear, auditable documentation for enterprise adoption

🔹 Automation & Tool Enablement

• Reduce manual effort through workflow automation and tooling integration
• Translate requirements into automated solutions using Jira, ServiceNow, Planview, and CI/CD tools
• Ensure traceability, reporting, and audit readiness

🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead workshops and alignment sessions across business and technical teams
• Support change management, training, and adoption
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback and performance metrics

What You Bring

• 5 years experience in SDLC, process improvement, or governance-focused roles
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience aligning delivery processes with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Jira, ServiceNow, Planview, or similar tools
• Proven ability to design and document scalable processes and workflows
• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills

Nice to Have

• Experience leading or supporting enterprise SDLC transformation initiatives
• Background in DevOps, Release Management, or Platform Enablement
• Experience implementing automated governance controls
• Familiarity with audit or regulatory environments

What Success Looks Like

• Standardized SDLC processes adopted across teams
• Governance embedded seamlessly into delivery workflows
• Reduced manual effort through automation
• Improved delivery predictability, traceability, and audit readiness