Cloud Business Analyst II
We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to support a large-scale Defense Health Agency (DHA) cloud and DevSecOps infrastructure program. This role operates within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment and is critical to enabling Program Increment (PI) Planning, backlog refinement, and end-to-end requirements traceability across a modern cloud-native platform leveraging AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, and containerized DevSecOps pipelines.The Business Analyst will serve as a key liaison between Government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, and platform teams to translate mission needs into actionable, testable requirements that drive delivery of resilient, secure, and scalable health IT infrastructure.
Responsibilities:Agile & SAFe Execution
Support and actively participate in PI Planning, Sprint Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events
Decompose Epics into Features and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria and traceability
Maintain and refine program and team backlogs in alignment with SAFe best practices
Partner with Product Owners and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to ensure alignment across value streams
Requirements & Analysis
Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for cloud and platform services
Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, workflows, and interface requirements
Develop requirements traceability matrices (RTMs) linking capabilities to implementation and validation artifacts
Facilitate structured stakeholder engagements including workshops, SME interviews, and working sessions
Cloud & DevSecOps Enablement
Collaborate with engineering teams supporting AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes (e.g., EKS/RKE2/OpenShift), and containerized workloads
Support definition of requirements for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated security controls
Assist in aligning requirements with Zero Trust, RMF, and DoD security compliance frameworks
Document system integrations, data flows, and platform dependencies across environments
Data & Process Governance
Ensure adherence to data governance standards, including required fields, metadata, and lineage documentation
Support configuration management and change control processes
Identify and mitigate risks related to dependencies, access constraints, and data gaps
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as a trusted advisor to Government stakeholders within DHA and partner organizations
Coordinate across multiple teams including platform engineering, cybersecurity, cloud operations, and application teams
Communicate clearly and concisely at both technical and executive levels
*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Required Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
Bachelorâs degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Agile/DevSecOps programs
Demonstrated experience in SAFe or enterprise Agile environments
Experience supporting cloud-based programs (AWS preferred; GovCloud highly desired)
Familiarity with container platforms and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog management artifacts
Strong understanding of DoD environments, RMF, and secure system delivery
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Agile mindset with a focus on delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ability to operate in a complex, multi-stakeholder DoD environment
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable business requirements
Proven ability to manage cross-team dependencies and priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP), or similar)
Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or healthcare IT programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps platforms (e.g., Platform One, Rancher, OpenShift, GitLab CI/CD)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and continuous ATO (cATO) practices
Exposure to data analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, ADVANA) is a plus
Why Work for Us?
Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkersâdriven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.
We offer:
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageâemployee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
Join us to build a career that mattersâsupported by a company that invests in you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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Responsibilities:Agile & SAFe Execution
Support and actively participate in PI Planning, Sprint Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events
Decompose Epics into Features and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria and traceability
Maintain and refine program and team backlogs in alignment with SAFe best practices
Partner with Product Owners and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to ensure alignment across value streams
Requirements & Analysis
Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for cloud and platform services
Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, workflows, and interface requirements
Develop requirements traceability matrices (RTMs) linking capabilities to implementation and validation artifacts
Facilitate structured stakeholder engagements including workshops, SME interviews, and working sessions
Cloud & DevSecOps Enablement
Collaborate with engineering teams supporting AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes (e.g., EKS/RKE2/OpenShift), and containerized workloads
Support definition of requirements for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated security controls
Assist in aligning requirements with Zero Trust, RMF, and DoD security compliance frameworks
Document system integrations, data flows, and platform dependencies across environments
Data & Process Governance
Ensure adherence to data governance standards, including required fields, metadata, and lineage documentation
Support configuration management and change control processes
Identify and mitigate risks related to dependencies, access constraints, and data gaps
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as a trusted advisor to Government stakeholders within DHA and partner organizations
Coordinate across multiple teams including platform engineering, cybersecurity, cloud operations, and application teams
Communicate clearly and concisely at both technical and executive levels
*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Required Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
Bachelorâs degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Agile/DevSecOps programs
Demonstrated experience in SAFe or enterprise Agile environments
Experience supporting cloud-based programs (AWS preferred; GovCloud highly desired)
Familiarity with container platforms and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog management artifacts
Strong understanding of DoD environments, RMF, and secure system delivery
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Agile mindset with a focus on delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ability to operate in a complex, multi-stakeholder DoD environment
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable business requirements
Proven ability to manage cross-team dependencies and priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP), or similar)
Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or healthcare IT programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps platforms (e.g., Platform One, Rancher, OpenShift, GitLab CI/CD)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and continuous ATO (cATO) practices
Exposure to data analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, ADVANA) is a plus
Why Work for Us?
Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkersâdriven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.
We offer:
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageâemployee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
Join us to build a career that mattersâsupported by a company that invests in you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Apply Now