DescriptionJob Title: Business Analyst 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Rate: $43/hr-$63/hr
Start Date: November 16, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Business Analysis
Employment Type: Contract
Requisition ID: 814469
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst 4 to support the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in Richmond, Virginia. This contract opportunity is ideal for a skilled professional with extensive experience in business and systems analysis, requirements documentation, Agile software development, and application testing.
This position requires four days on-site each week, Virginia residency, and an in-person interview. Candidates located in Richmond or the surrounding areas will receive priority consideration.
Application:
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Qualified candidates must reside in Virginia, be available for an in-person interview, and agree to the mandatory hybrid work schedule. Applicants should be prepared to confirm their current city and state of residence, ability to commute to Richmond, and availability for the assignment.
Candidates must also confirm that they will physically reside within the United States throughout the contract period.
Job Description:
The Business Analyst 4 will play a key role in supporting application development, system enhancements, and business process improvement initiatives for VDACS.
Working closely with business stakeholders, Information Systems teams, developers, and project leadership, this professional will gather and document requirements, evaluate business processes, support Agile development activities, and ensure that applications meet established business and technical standards.
The successful candidate will also contribute to quality assurance through manual web application testing, test plan development, defect documentation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) preparation.
This role requires strong analytical thinking, exceptional documentation skills, and the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Requirements Management
- Lead project initiation activities to identify business problems, project objectives, application needs, and requirements definition priorities.
- Conduct requirements elicitation sessions with business stakeholders and Information Systems personnel.
- Gather, analyze, define, and document requirements for new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
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