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Accenture Federal Services

Washington

$126,000

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 Job:

Lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and business process definition for the transformation of applications to modern web-based platforms in AWS cloud. As a SME, you will serve as the critical bridge between meteorologists, operational users, and the technical development team, ensuring that the web-based applications meet the complex needs of weather forecasting operations while leveraging the benefits of cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive analysis of current applications to document functionality, workflows, and user requirements
Lead requirements gathering sessions with meteorologists, forecasters, and other stakeholders to define needs for web-based versions
Develop detailed functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for web applications
Create process flows, use cases, and user journey maps to document complex meteorological workflows
Analyze operational impacts of transitioning from desktop to web-based applications
Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced functionality in web versions
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure user interface designs meet operational requirements
Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Validate that developed solutions meet the defined requirements through testing and user acceptance
Develop training materials and documentation for end users
Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices and other documentation artifacts
Facilitate prioritization of features and requirements with stakeholders
Analyze and document integration requirements with other application components and external systems
Support change management activities related to the transition to web-based applications

Here's What You Need:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Meteorology, or related field
5+ years of experience as a business analyst for software applications
Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills
Experience with business process modeling and workflow analysis
Proficiency with requirements management tools and methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with technical teams in software development projects
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience leveraging Generative AI development tools to accelerate and assist in the development process
Knowledge of best practices in GenAI Prompting, development, reviewing generated content

Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree in relevant field
Experience with meteorological systems or scientific applications
Knowledge of weather forecasting operations
Background in transitioning desktop applications to web platforms
Understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS Experience with government or mission-critical systems
Familiarity with data visualization requirements for scientific applications Certification in business analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA, etc.)
Experience with user acceptance testing and validation
Knowledge of geospatial applications or GIS systems

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$126,000—$213,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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