Full-Time
Business Analyst
QA Tester
A-TEK
51-200 employees
Federal IT and scientific services
Compensation Overview
$115k - $125k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role based in Washington, DC; onsite required at least some days per week.
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- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing business analysis for enterprise information systems.
- Minimum of three (3) years supporting Agile software development projects.
- Experience developing business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Experience supporting software testing and User Acceptance Testing.
- Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) Background Investigation.
- Lead requirements elicitation through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and business process analysis.
- Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
- Develop business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
- Create Epics, Features, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, and process documentation.
- Maintain and prioritize the Agile product backlog.
- Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and requirements review sessions.
- Develop workflow diagrams, process maps, and business process documentation.
- Develop test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
- Coordinate functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
- Validate software functionality against business requirements.
- Track software defects through resolution.
- Verify production readiness prior to software releases.
- Support release planning and post-release validation.
- Prepare business requirements documents, user guides, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Maintain requirements traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Validate Section 508 accessibility compliance.
- Support documentation required for security and operational readiness.
- Serve as the primary functional interface between business users and the development team.
- Facilitate meetings and communicate project status.
- Support demonstrations, training sessions, and end-user adoption activities.
- Assist with change management and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications
- Experience supporting Federal Government IT programs
- Business process analysis
- Requirements management
- Agile backlog management
- User story development
- Acceptance criteria development
- Test planning and execution
- Defect management
- User Acceptance Testing
- Section 508 validation
- Technical documentation
- Stakeholder facilitation
- Strong analytical and communication skills
A TEK is a woman-owned small business that provides information technology and scientific services to U.S. federal agencies. It helps federal civilian, health, and homeland security missions by delivering specialized IT solutions and scientific support under government contracts. The company’s offerings include GIS integration and tools such as the COVID-19 Tracking Tool powered by Archibus, showcasing its ability to deliver complex projects quickly and tailored to agency needs. Unlike many competitors, A TEK emphasizes long-standing federal partnerships (25+ years) and a track record of efficient delivery, combining domain expertise with rapid, mission-focused implementations. The goal is to help federal agencies advance their missions by providing reliable, scalable IT and scientific solutions that meet unique governmental requirements.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- A-TEK won a $6.7 million NIH NIAID A/V engineering task in July 2026.
- Its $192 million NIAID NEAT BPA and $55 million NHGRI award deepen NIH relationships.
- Dr. William Vantine's board seat adds federal credibility for capture strategy and partnerships.
What critics are saying
- NIH contract concentration exposes A-TEK if NIAID or NHGRI recompetes compress margins.
- MDA SHIELD's $151 billion ceiling invites larger primes to crowd out task orders by 2030.
- If federal health budgets shift after 2026, A-TEK's growth pipeline stalls fast.
What makes A-TEK unique
- A-TEK combines NIH-grade IT delivery with scientific staffing across civilian and health agencies.
- Its woman-owned status and long federal track record strengthen small-business set-aside access.
- A-TEK won MDA SHIELD in 2025, expanding into national-security systems work.
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↑ 4%A-TEK recognized as a 2026 Moxie Award finalist. A-TEK is pleased to have been named a finalist in the 2026 Moxie Award, said Kathryn Freeland, President and CEO. A-TEK is pleased to have been named a finalist in the 2026 Moxie Award," said Kathryn Freeland, President and CEO. "I am incredibly proud to congratulate our entire A-TEK team for making this recognition possible. Being named among the boldest and most innovative organizations in the D.C. metro community is a testament to our dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This achievement reflects the passion and collaboration that define our culture, and I am grateful for everything each member of our team does to help A-TEK continue to grow and make a meaningful impact.," Freeland said. Finalists were recently announced by 2026 Moxie Award Co-Chairs Sarah Cody and Sara Roa. "The Moxie Award, now celebrating its 10th year of recognizing Boldness in Business in the Washington, DC area, honors organizations that have set themselves above the rest with that something extra," said Moxie Award Co-Chair Sarah Cody. "Over the last 10 years, we've had the honor of identifying and honoring some of the most admirable companies in the region, and we are thrilled to share this next group of local businesses that demonstrate Moxie in new and exciting ways, making DC a great place to live and work," added Moxie Award Co-Chair Sara Roa. A complete list of finalists can be found here: Moxie Award 2026 Finalists - Moxie Award
A-TEK, Inc. celebrates Kathryn Freeland as a 2026 IGNITE Powerful Leaders Igniting Digital Technology Honoree. McLean, VA - A-TEK, Inc. is proud to announce that Kathryn "Kathy" Freeland, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been named a 2026 IGNITE Powerful Leaders Igniting Digital Technology Honoree by GOVTECH CONNECTS. This recognition highlights federal, military, and industry leaders who are driving bold, measurable digital transformation across government through innovation, collaboration, and mission-focused execution. IGNITE 2026, hosted by GOVTECH CONNECTS, brings together top decision-makers and operators who are reshaping the digital landscape. The event showcases leaders who are implementing AI, strengthening cybersecurity, modernizing acquisition, advancing data-driven operations, and accelerating technology adoption to deliver real mission impact. The selection of Kathy Freeland underscores her leadership in driving innovation that transforms how federal organizations operate, modernizes mission-critical systems, enhances cyber resilience, and delivers measurable outcomes across federal health, civilian, and national security agencies. "I'm honored to be recognized alongside such an accomplished group of leaders," said Kathy Freeland. "This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our shared commitment to driving meaningful transformation and delivering impactful results that strengthen mission outcomes." IGNITE 2026 will culminate in a celebration of this year's honorees on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, followed by a networking reception with federal, military, and industry leaders.
MCLEAN, Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.