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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Business Analyst - **Company:** U.S. Navy - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Data Validation, Database Queries, Text Processing, Standard Sql, Strategies of Testing - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-business-analyst-vienna-va-usa-58812420 ## About the Role underwriting strategy, policy, and technology * lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including test strategy and defect management * conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities * build relationships with stakeholders to implement business solutions Tasks * 7-10 years of experience in business and operational strategy, planning and analysis, systems implementation, or project delivery * subject matter expert with understanding of interrelationships across disciplines * extensive experience gathering requirements, process flows, and functional specifications * expert data querying, data validation, and solution evaluation * strong SQL with complex data analysis, root cause investigation, and outcome validation * advanced problem resolution and stakeholder influencing skills * proficient in word processing and spreadsheets * advanced leadership and interpersonal skills for senior leadership collaboration * expert project management for large-scale initiatives * Bachelor's a aaaz_ in Business Administration, Finance or related field Key requirements * competitive pay * generous benefits and perks ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you drive underwriting strategy and technology modernization within the Credit Card Underwriting Decisioning Strategy team. You collaborate with business, technology, vendors, and project teams to deliver system enhancements and operational improvements. You lead requirements, assess impacts, guide testing and deployment, and validate outcomes to ensure successful production readiness. You are a subject matter expert who independently advances strategic initiatives and influences cross-functional stakeholders. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape underwriting capabilities at a trusted financial institution. Compensation / Benefits * lead business requirements and solution analysis * assess business process and system impacts * guide testing and implementation activities * validate business outcomes and ensure production readiness * support delivery through deployment and post-implementation monitoring * lead cross-functional initiatives spanning underwriting strategy, policy, and technology * lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including test strategy and defect management * conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities * build relationships with stakeholders to implement business solutions Tasks * 7-10 years of experience in business and operational strategy, planning and analysis, systems implementation, or project delivery * subject matter expert with understanding of interrelationships across disciplines * extensive experience gathering requirements, process flows, and functional specifications * expert data querying, data validation, and solution evaluation * strong SQL with complex data analysis, root cause investigation, and outcome validation * advanced problem resolution and stakeholder influencing skills * proficient in word processing and spreadsheets * advanced leadership and interpersonal skills for senior leadership collaboration * expert project management for large-scale initiatives * Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field Key requirements * competitive pay * generous benefits and perks ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)