The Business Analyst acts as the bridge between technical teams and the client’s business partners—translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories that drive solution development. Working in an Agile environment, this role leads and supports ceremonies, collaborates with Product Owners and developers to define well‑scoped stories with strong acceptance criteria, and facilitates discussions across client and internal teams.
You’ll partner directly with stakeholders as a Business SME, communicating effectively through phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams. You’ll also support the full project lifecycle by creating and reviewing functional, technical, and training documentation.
Job Location
Remote within the U.S.
What you will be doing
Analyze existing system documentation to summarize existing system functionality as it relates to the project.
Create and maintain project roadmaps.
Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting by effectively responding to inquiries.
Utilize gherkin syntax for user story acceptance criteria
Partner with Product Owners and developers to define story scope and acceptance criteria that are clear, complete, and actionable
Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies and cross‑functional meetings with confidence
Collaborate directly with stakeholders, serving as a Business SME and fostering strong communication across phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams
Support all phases of the project lifecycle—from discovery through delivery
Create and peer‑review a range of documentation including functional specs, technical documents, training materials, and more
Basic Qualifications
US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position).
Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
6+ years of business analysis experience including experience translating requirements into specific, scoped user stories and creating documentation including process mapping, role matrixes, etc.
Desired Qualifications
3+ years of experience working in an agile environment
2+ years of experience independently working with stakeholders to elicit, understand, and prioritize requirements
1+ years of experience with the ServiceNow Platform
1+ years of experience facilitating sprint ceremonies and other ad hoc meetings as needed
1+ years of experience using gherkin syntax for user story acceptance criteria
Active DHS or DoW Public Trust clearance
Experience with ServiceNow App Engine, CSM, or ITSM
Strong experience working in an agile environment
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience manually testing user stories
Professional Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience providing system demonstrations and presentations to stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance
- Must reside and work in the United States
- 6+ years of business analysis experience
- Experience translating requirements into scoped user stories
- Experience creating documentation, including process maps and role matrices
- 3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment
- 2+ years independently eliciting, understanding, and prioritizing stakeholder requirements
- 1+ year of experience with the ServiceNow Platform
- 1+ year of experience facilitating sprint ceremonies and ad hoc meetings
- 1+ year of experience using Gherkin syntax for user story acceptance criteria
- Active DHS or Department of War Public Trust clearance
- Experience with ServiceNow App Engine, CSM, or ITSM
- Understanding of basic system technologies related to project deliverables
- Experience manually testing user stories
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience providing system demonstrations and stakeholder presentations
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
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