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Planet TechnologiesBusiness Analyst
Planet Technologies, a Microsoft services firm serving the public sector, is recruiting a Business Analyst for a remote, full-time position supporting federal government programs. The analyst…
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Planet Technologies, a Microsoft services firm serving the public sector, is recruiting a Business Analyst for a remote, full-time position supporting federal government programs. The analyst bridges client needs and development teams, converting requests into well-defined requirements and keeping work moving. Day to day, the analyst learns what customers need and writes it up as user stories, while helping Product Owners build and steward the product backlog. The analyst works…
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Planet Technologies, a Microsoft services firm serving the public sector, is recruiting a Business Analyst for a remote, full-time position supporting federal government programs. The analyst bridges client needs and development teams, converting requests into well-defined requirements and keeping work moving.
Day to day, the analyst learns what customers need and writes it up as user stories, while helping Product Owners build and steward the product backlog. The analyst works as a core member of the development team, arranging the sprint backlog, getting stories ready for planning, and reviewing them mid-sprint to confirm they meet Product Owner expectations. Business processes are mapped so stakeholders and engineers share a common picture.
The analyst also helps prepare lifecycle documentation such as specifications, operating guides, scope statements and software design papers. Customer relationships need steady communication: setting expectations, raising issues early and producing weekly or monthly progress updates for customers and the Program Manager. Familiarity with Power Platform helps in managing backlog items and acceptance criteria in Agile teams.
The listing seeks three to five years of Business Analyst experience, preferably in federal settings, with hands-on familiarity with Agile principles, Scrum or Kanban. Power Platform, Visio and Project skills are noted, and a BA certification or PMP is mentioned. The company cites a Business Analyst pay band of $90,000 to $130,000, with the final offer depending on experience, clearance and similar factors.
Responsibilities
- Gather client needs and rewrite them as user stories
- Support Product Owners in building and running the product backlog
- Arrange the sprint backlog and prepare stories for sprint planning
- Review stories mid-sprint against Product Owner expectations
- Map business processes so business and engineering share one view
- Draft lifecycle documents such as specifications and design papers
- Dig into problems to confirm the true underlying need before work starts
- Send weekly or monthly status updates to customers and the Program Manager
Requirements
- Three to five years in business analysis, preferably in a federal setting
- Practical skill managing a backlog and writing user stories
- Working knowledge of Agile methods, Scrum and Kanban
- Hands-on experience building with Power Platform
- Comfort with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project
- Clear written and spoken communication, including customer discussions and escalation of challenges
- Skill in defining and managing projects and products through their full lifecycle
- Prior Public Trust clearance, or capacity to obtain one
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, with the degree listed as preferred
- Business Analyst certification or PMP
- Willing to be onsite in the DC area when needed
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the position remote?
The listing says remote. Onsite presence in the DC area is described as a strong plus.
What pay band is published?
The company cites $90,000 to $130,000 for Business Analysts, with the final figure depending on experience, clearance and other factors.
Is clearance necessary?
A previous Public Trust clearance, or the capacity to obtain one, appears among the skills.
How much background is wanted?
Three to five years in business analysis, preferably in federal work.
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