Business Analyst (Secret)

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Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

On-site

Posted April 7, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work:

The Business Analyst will join an agile delivery team where your primary focus will be collaborating closely with clients to understand their needs and translate those requirements into actionable features and user stories. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of these features, from initial requirements gathering through to testing and final release into production. Your day-to-day activities will involve facilitating discussions with stakeholders, ensuring clarity in deliverables, and maintaining a high standard of quality throughout the development process. Success in this position will be supported by your ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning new systems and processes. Your willingness to embrace feedback and iterate on solutions will further enhance your contributions to the team’s objectives. Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients to gather and clarify requirements for new features and system enhancements
Translate client requirements into actionable features and user stories for the agile delivery team
Participate actively in agile ceremonies and contribute to team planning and delivery
Test system changes to ensure they meet requirements and maintain quality standards
Release approved changes into production environments
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Attend on-site meetings in the DC region up to two times per week as required

Here's what you need:

Familiarity with agile methodologies and delivery frameworks will be highly beneficial
Experience with tools such as Jira or DevOps for tracking stories and managing sprints
Must demonstrate knowledge with the functionality of applications and current computer technology (ie.- exposure to collaborative platforms like Confluence or Slack, to help you stay organized and connected)
Active Secret clearance
Ability to go onsite 2-3 days/week

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Clevelandgoaidevopsdataproduct