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Business Analyst — IT Governance and Application Support

Horizontal Talent
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Join our team as a Business Analyst and support a portfolio of internal applications used for banking supervision and consumer protection. This role combines IT governance and compliance (FISMA, ATO, PIA, system inventory) with hands-on business analysis and requirements development for application enhancements and new systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain FISMA documentation (SSPs, security categorizations) and coordinate ATO cycles.
  • Draft and update Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
  • Manage IT system inventory and support data governance and records compliance.
  • Serve as liaison with security, privacy, and compliance offices.
  • Elicit and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into actionable requirements for developers.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; 7 years of experience.
  • Experience with FISMA documentation, ATO processes, and PIAs.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-37.
  • Strong business requirements and process documentation experience.
  • Excellent written communication skills; ability to work with senior subject matter experts.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Federal government or regulatory experience.
  • Experience with process modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform or SharePoint Online.
  • Relevant security/privacy certifications a plus.


This role requires an onsite presence during training for the first 6-8 weeks. There will be an option for telework after successful onboarding & training.

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles at Horizontal, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all team members."

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Hourly Wage Estimation for Business Analyst — IT Governance and Application Support in Washington, DC
$56.00 to $66.00
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