Business Analyst

Business Analyst - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VA
Overview
ILS Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to support a federal IT modernization initiative. The
successful candidate will gather and translate business requirements into user stories and
UI mockups, working closely with technical teams to deliver functional, user-centered
solutions. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence two days per week at our Fairfax,
VA headquarters..
MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located in
Fairfax, VA 22033).

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements from business

stakeholders.

• Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories, process flows, and

acceptance criteria.

• Design wireframes and UI mockups to support application development using tools like

Balsamiq, Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure.

• Collaborate with UX designers, developers, testers, and product owners to refine and

validate designs.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily

standups.

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, coordinating test

activities, and validating results.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure traceability of requirements

throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to create UI mockups and wireframes that convey business and

design intent.

• Proficiency with Agile development practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and

SharePoint.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas

visually and interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Understanding of application architecture, workflows, and APIs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience on federal government IT projects.
• Familiarity with AWS, cloud-native application requirements, or digital service

modernization.

• Knowledge of UML, BPMN, or prototyping tools.
• Involvement in Section 508 compliance reviews or user-centered design processes.