# Business Analyst – Government IT / DHS ICE
## About the Role
GovCIO is seeking an analytical, results-driven Business Analyst to support government services and systems for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role focuses on requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, reporting, testing support, and agile delivery within a user-centered environment.
The Business Analyst will work with Product Owners, government end users, Scrum Teams, project managers, and development teams to gather and translate requirements, define acceptance criteria, support testing, document system processes, and help enhance existing government platforms. This is a fully remote position.
## Key Responsibilities
Own and manage internal requirements development and management activities in Jira.
Develop business and system requirements and acceptance criteria based on Product Owner discussions.
Create wireframes and mockups to communicate system designs, workflows, and usability concepts.
Support test development and execution for services and system development.
Work with Product Owners and end users to gather requirements, collect feedback, and support Scrum Teams.
Perform functional analysis of requirements.
Assist in developing test procedures, test cases, test plans, requirements traceability, schedules, and test reports.
Support frontend, backend, and integration testing activities.
Ensure compliance with established testing processes and procedures.
Assist the Project Manager with coordination, execution, documentation, and reporting of testing and functional analysis activities.
Coordinate, execute, document, and report on testing activities supporting system integration and system interfaces.
Review and execute test plans and test scripts.
Work with government end users to facilitate outcomes and translate business needs into system requirements.
Estimate level of effort for tasks associated with testing functions.
## Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.
7+ years of experience related to requirements gathering and requirements development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to attain DHS suitability.
## Preferred Qualifications
Experience planning, implementing, and executing software testing processes.
Experience working on a Scrum team and in a Scrum environment.
Experience supporting government agencies, particularly DHS.
Experience in a team-oriented work environment.
## Skills & Competencies
Requirements gathering and requirements development
Requirements management
Functional analysis
Agile and Scrum processes
Software testing support
Test planning and test execution
Test cases, test procedures, and test scripts
Requirements traceability
Jira
Wireframing and mockups
System integration and interface testing
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication and writing skills
Collaboration with Product Owners and end users
Technical documentation and reporting
## Education & Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.
Experience:
7+ years of experience related to requirements gathering and development.
## Work Arrangement & Schedule
Location: U.S. Remote
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Employment Type: Not specified in the source JD
Position Type: Not specified in the source JD
No specific weekly hours or weekend requirements are stated.
## Compensation & Benefits
Posted Salary Range: $95,000–$105,000 per year.
The actual base salary may vary based on factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
Additional compensation elements may be discussed during the hiring process.
The source JD does not provide a specific benefits package.
## Compliance / Additional Information
Client/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Clearance/Suitability: Must be able to attain DHS suitability.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
Company: GovCIO
Category: Information Technology
Job ID: 2025-5684
GovCIO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.