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ActioNet

Cloud, cybersecurity, and agile software solutions

Technical Business Analyst - AWS focus

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$90k - $142k
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, USA
HybridHybrid, with 2 days on-site.
Business & StrategyBusiness Analysis
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • Two to five years of experience in a Business Analyst or similar requirements-focused role is required.
  • A basic understanding of cloud computing concepts is required; AWS is preferred.
  • Familiarity with core cloud services, including compute (such as EC2 concepts), storage (such as S3 concepts), and databases (such as RDS concepts), is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders are required.
  • Experience writing requirements, user stories, and process documentation is required.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and facilitate requirements-gathering sessions for application and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Document business needs, functional requirements, and high-level technical requirements in user stories, process flows, and requirement specifications.
  • Support cloud migration discovery discussions by asking clarifying questions about application architecture, data, security, and performance needs.
  • Translate business requirements into preliminary cloud solution components, including compute, storage, database, and networking concepts at a high level.
  • Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, and developers to refine requirements into technical designs.
  • Assist in identifying dependencies, risks, and constraints for migration or modernization efforts.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including requirements traceability matrices, meeting notes, and process workflows.
  • Support Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and demos.
  • Ensure requirements align with security, compliance, and federal IT standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to cloud migration or modernization projects.
  • A basic understanding of networking, security, or application architecture concepts.
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, or willingness to obtain it.
  • Experience in federal or regulated environments; knowledge of NIST or FISMA is a plus.
  • Ability to work alongside technical teams without needing to perform hands-on engineering.

About the company

ActioNet provides IT solutions focused on cloud-based services, cyber security, and agile software engineering. It helps clients design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments and software projects using agile methods and IT service management practices. The company combines technical expertise with rigorous process frameworks (CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC at Level 4, ISO 27001/20000/9001, HDI) and PMI/ITIL methodologies to deliver reliable, scalable IT services. It differentiates itself through its strong certifications, compliance standards, woman-owned status, recognized financial stability, and awards, alongside a client-centric, mission-focused approach. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve measurable outcomes by delivering secure, compliant, and efficiently managed IT solutions that align with their missions and budgets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vienna, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • NIWC Pacific award on September 15, 2026 expands Navy cyber delivery.
  • NASA SEWP VI win on June 22, 2026 opens broader federal buying channels.
  • Thirteenth straight Top Workplace recognition helps recruiting in the Washington market.

What critics are saying

  • ActioNet's revenue depends on DoD and civilian recompetes from 2026-2028.
  • Large primes can bundle adjacent work and squeeze ActioNet's margin.
  • A failed recompete at NASA or Navy would trigger immediate staffing cuts.

What makes ActioNet unique

  • NSA named ActioNet a CSfC Trusted Integrator on July 24, 2026.
  • ActioNet reached CMMC Level 2 and CMMI V3.0 Level 4 in 2026.
  • NASA SEWP VI and NIWC Pacific wins deepen ActioNet's federal access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

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