Appian Business Analyst

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Who We are Looking for:

Groundswell is growing and looking for an Appian Analyst to join our team! This person will be responsible for partnering with our Appian product teams and potentially engaging customers to generate requirements specific to Appian applications.
 

What You’ll Do:

• Support Prod Dev Managers in defining the minimum viable product (MVP) for a given application / product and the supporting release plans.
• Collaborates with Product Dev Managers and technology stakeholders (e.g., Systems Architects) to define new and or enhanced product requirements and functionality.
• Collaborates with Product Dev Managers to support the prioritization of feature enablers defined by architects within the product roadmap.
• Delivers and maintains user engagement analytics for the purpose of characterizing users (i.e. sectors, demographics, needs, requirements, etc.) and supporting case studies and other anecdotal information
• Authors user stories by breaking down big problems into small stories that provide value to users, with detailed acceptance criteria that developers and QA can rely upon to complete their tasks.
• Works continuously with teams to provide answers, feedback and direction on work items, enablers, user stories.
• Consults Product Dev Managers for guidance and clarity on the product vision, roadmap, requirements.
• Collaborates with team to define the sprint plan based on the priority outlined within the overall product vision and roadmap.
• Refines product requirements based on the input obtained through user engagements, sprint showcases, and demos.
• Collaborates with the team to prepare the estimates for the user stories within the product backlog.
• Conducts the formal review and acceptance of user stories implemented by a team.
• Identifies, tracks, and manages risks; escalates when necessary.
• Use tools such as TFS, Jira and Github for different project management responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT or related field
• 2+ years of experience performing analysis and refining requirements for implementing Appian applications
• Detail oriented with experience working on several products at one time
• Experience working in an agile environment 

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

·        Flexible Spending Account 

·        4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

·        Flexible work schedule

·        On-site gym and childcare option 
 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$94,714.00 - $133,735.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.