Senior Technical Project Manager/Business Analyst

Summary

Join Simple Technology Solutions as a Senior Technical Project Manager / Business Analyst to lead federal software development initiatives and drive digital transformation for government clients. This role requires a strategic leader who can bridge complex business needs with technical solutions while managing stakeholder relationships. You will lead enterprise software development projects, drive agile delivery in regulated environments, and translate business processes into technical specifications. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires US citizenship, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 7+ years of relevant experience, and a Public Trust Clearance. Simple Technology Solutions prioritizes its employees and offers a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience managing software development projects in government contracting environments
• 5+ years demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and stakeholder management
• 3+ years working specifically with federal agencies or government contractors
• Expert-level skills in business process analysis, requirements elicitation, and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to create detailed business requirements documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Advanced experience in process mapping, workflow design, and business process improvement
• Strong background in user experience design and information architecture for complex business applications
• Experience with requirements management tools and methodologies (structured analysis, use cases, user story mapping)
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating requirements sessions with multiple stakeholder groups and building consensus around competing priorities
• Proven track record of translating high-level business objectives into actionable development priorities when resources are constrained

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive business analysis initiatives to translate complex federal agency business processes into detailed technical requirements and user stories
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify automation and efficiency opportunities within government workflows
• Create detailed functional specifications, process flow diagrams, and business requirements documents that bridge agency needs with technical solutions
• Design user experience flows and information architectures that optimize government employee productivity and citizen services
• Lead requirements validation sessions and facilitate consensus-building among diverse government stakeholders
• Work closely with development teams to ensure business requirements are properly understood and implemented
• Manage end-to-end delivery of enterprise software development projects, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency mission objectives
• Coordinate implementation of integrations between various government systems and platforms
• Oversee application development, enhancement projects, data migration initiatives, and workflow automation
• Ensure compliance with federal SDLC requirements and government security protocols
• Lead development teams through full software development lifecycle from requirements through deployment
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and best practices
• Proven ability to work effectively with development teams using various technology stacks
• Serve as both Project Manager and Scrum Master, ensuring Agile/Kanban best practices align with federal contracting requirements and performance standards
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies across distributed government and contractor development teams
• Manage program-level dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple concurrent software projects
• Implement and optimize metrics-driven delivery processes that meet federal performance standards (95%+ user story completion, minimal post-deployment defects)
• Remove impediments and foster collaboration between development teams and government stakeholders
• Manage complex stakeholder ecosystems including multiple government agencies, departments, and contractor teams with competing priorities and objectives
• Negotiate and prioritize resource allocation across concurrent projects when development team capacity is limited
• Facilitate diplomatic resolution of conflicting requirements and timeline demands from different government offices or program areas
• Lead executive briefings and provide strategic recommendations to senior government stakeholders on project prioritization and resource optimization
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining project momentum and team productivity
• Communicate trade-offs clearly to stakeholders when resource constraints require difficult prioritization decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• Active Public Trust or Secret clearance
• PMP, CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), CSM, or equivalent certifications
• Microsoft SharePoint administration, development, or Power Platform experience
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms (Appian, Mendix, Power Platform, etc.)
• Experience with Executive Office of the President or other high-profile government agencies
• Background in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools
• Proven track record in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with user acceptance testing and quality assurance processes
• Familiarity with various development frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience managing development teams in Agile/DevOps environments

Benefits

• Flexibility
• Remote work