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The Lead Requirements Analyst will be responsible for working closely with development teams, end users, and Government stakeholders to analyze and define requirements, prepare analytical reports and assessments, support Agile delivery, use Jira and Tableau to support analysis and recommendations, and provide leadership and mentoring to other analysts.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead requirements analysis activities supporting complex federal government systems.\nWork closely with Government stakeholders, end users, development teams, and Agile team members to identify, analyze, document, and refine requirements.\nFacilitate requirements discussions and translate business and operational needs into clear, actionable requirements.\nCollaborate with development teams throughout the requirements and system development lifecycle.\nProvide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other analysts.\nSupport Agile teams using Scrum methodology, including requirements refinement and other Agile activities.\nUse Jira or a related system to document, manage, and track requirements and associated activities.\nPrepare analytical reports, assessments, and recommendations.\nAnalyze complex business, operational, and system problems and develop recommendations.\nApply strong communication and active-listening skills to understand stakeholder needs and requirements.\nWork effectively in a remote and highly collaborative environment while maintaining team engagement.\nUse Tableau workbooks and dashboards to perform analysis and support requirements recommendations.\nDevelop and maintain a thorough understanding of SEVP's mission, organizational units, and operational requirements.\nDevelop expert-level knowledge of SEVIS features, functionality, business processes, and applicable regulations.\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years of related professional experience.\n8+ years of experience working as an analyst.\n3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment.\nExperience working with an Agile team using Scrum methodology.\nExperience using Jira or a related requirements or work management system.\nExperience working closely with software or application development teams.\nExperience working directly with end users and business stakeholders.\nDemonstrated experience providing leadership and mentoring to other analysts.\nExperience preparing analytical reports and assessments.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong active-listening capabilities.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, highly collaborative environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience using Kanban methodology.\nDHS, ICE, SEVP, SEVIS, or other federal government experience.\nExperience using Tableau workbooks and dashboards for analysis and recommendations.\nKnowledge of requirements management and analysis within an Agile software development environment.\nExperience supporting complex or mission-critical federal information systems.\nSecurity and Eligibility Requirements\nMust be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a federal clearance.\nSalary Range\n Minimum $115,000 - Maximum $135,000 annually\nThe salary range listed for this position reflects Akumen, Inc.'s current estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, and alignment with contract, labor category, and customer requirements. Compensation decisions may also be influenced by contract award status and available funding.\nAkumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. 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