Senior Systems Analyst
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Job description
The Systems Analyst supports the analysis, documentation, and delivery of software solutions for the NASA Life Sciences Portal (NLSP). This role works closely with stakeholders, development teams, and management to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and implemented while supporting Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for the NASA Life Sciences Portal (NLSP)
- Develop and maintain key documentation, including User Guides, System Architecture documents, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria supporting major software releases
- Facilitate customer meetings, capture detailed notes, and provide clear summaries to track decisions and action items
- Lead and support Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming
- Monitor, document, and report project progress to stakeholders and management
- Prepare and deliver status presentations to leadership
- Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives, including backlog reduction efforts (e.g., bug triage events)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across requirements, development, and delivery.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience with Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes
- Proficiency in writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
- 2+ years of experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience facilitating meetings and leading discussions
- Ability to track and report project progress effectively
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Time management and organization
Other Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting government or scientific applications
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives or backlog reduction efforts
- Knowledge of web applications development
- Use of AI and LLM
Benefits & conditions
$102,400 - $153,500
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
