Distributed Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is a fast-growing company seeking a Business Analyst responsible for working closely with DSI’s Customer Engagement project teams to provide the customer with business analysis expertise and project support in a tactical capacity, evaluating internal and external client requirements and implementing practical solutions on time.
The selected candidate will gather, analyze, and document business requirements (i.e., user stories using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, storyboards, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, event lists, business analysis, competitive product analysis, task, and workflow analysis, and/or viewpoints) and functional requirements (decompose high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements). The analyst will apply these functional & business requirements in collaboration with peers on the project to deliver product enhancements, validate business processes, test configurations, and resolve end-user questions.

Job Requirements:

You must have an Active TS/SCI with a polygraph; all others need not apply.
Ability to define and document customer business processes and functions, including business process diagrams, data maps, test plans, and test scripts.
Ability to perform process re-engineering.
Consult with project team members and customer stakeholders to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, and challenges related to the business functions, such as those supporting the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle.
Collaborate with the DSI project manager, technical analysts, and customer end-users to analyze, design, configure, test, and maintain DSI's AEON platform to ensure desired operational performance.
Track and document changes for functional and business specifications; write detailed, universally understood procedures for testing use cases, knowledge capture, and training purposes.
Perform quality assurance review and validation of internal and external delivery deliverables.
Achieve proficiency in all significant DSI products, including the AEON software suite, through internal staffing training, self-guided tutorials, and daily exposure to individual product feature sets.
Provide support for various meetings, demonstrations, and program activities.
Test projects by business and functional design, following best practices for quality assurance.
Recorded and tracked defects uncovered during test execution and assisted in defect resolution (troubleshooting and researching).
Provide input during requirements development, test case development, and review.
Comprehension of change management processes.
Provide on-site, shoulder-to-shoulder user support to utilize the implemented solution effectively.
Answer functional user questions related to understanding the business process implementation and utilizing the solution for user work.
Record/document and report any issues reported by end users with the implemented business process or software following the appropriate reporting processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

5+ years prior business analyst experience.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge of productivity tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with Power BI or strong Pivot Table experience.
Experience with Agile and SCRUM processes and methodologies.
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, principles, and techniques as they apply to Agile development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to listen and relate to customers.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong team players are always willing to help other team members.

Desired Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Experience with Tableau or Cognos.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle or commercial contracting.
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
Ability to develop training materials and conduct end-user training sessions.
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organization's business processes.

Distributed Solutions, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $108,000 - $165,000.

Distributed Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of knowledge-driven software solutions and subject-matter consulting services that address the needs of acquisition professionals. We offer a fun, casual, collaborative working environment for individuals interested in conquering technology barriers, learning by doing, and taking pride in developing superior software manufactured in the USA.

Distributed Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

About the company

Distributed Solutions, Inc. delivers software solutions built on its AEON platform to automate and manage business processes. AEON connects with other business systems, automatically runs workflows, and gives real-time visibility and control over areas like project management, document generation, procurement, vendor engagement, financials, deliverables, and audits. The platform is offered as SaaS and uses integrations, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence to streamline operations and reduce risk. A highly experienced team of consultants supports implementation and creates automated, knowledge-enabled solutions that produce measurable results for clients. The goal is to help customers work more efficiently and make better, faster decisions by providing continuous process streams, deep analytics, and enterprise-wide oversight.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1993

Get referred to Distributed Solutions, Inc.

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

FMCS bought AEON licenses and support on April 28, 2026.
The June 29, 2026 FEC option extended DSI's contract writing tool through September 2027.
The company markets no-code SaaS, AI, and RPA features that speed deployments and upgrades.

What critics are saying

DSI depends heavily on federal procurement cycles and agency recompetition, including FEC options in 2026.
Longstanding software-rights disputes, including Distributed Solutions v. United States, expose IP leverage weakness.
A competitor or agency SaaS standardization could commoditize AEON and crush renewals by 2027.

What makes Distributed Solutions, Inc. unique

AEON powers federal contract writing, acquisition, grants, and audit workflows on Microsoft technology.
USPTO signed a $12.05 million AEON BPA in September 2025.
DSI has 50 federal awards and $4.6 million all-time FEC spending.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Distributed Solutions, Inc.

Business Analyst

About the job