Sr. Business Analyst
Employment Type: Full-time, W2 position with Cogent People Inc. This is a direct hire position with full benefits.
Location: Hybrid Columbia MD 3 times per week OR Remote (as applicable to role)
Work Authorization Requirements
To comply with government contracting requirements, candidates must meet all of the following:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder
- Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Sponsorship (H-1B) is not available for this position (now or in the future).
Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Clearance Requirement
Public Trust required or ability to obtain, depending on assignment.
About Cogent People Inc.
Cogent People Inc. is a government consulting and technology services firm supporting mission-critical federal and commercial programs. We deliver secure, scalable, and modern digital solutions across complex IT environments.
Our teams thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence and mission impact, building systems that matter.
Job Overview
Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to lead requirements analysis and ensure traceability from user research through implementation and validation. This role is responsible for translating CMS policy, workflow, and operational needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria while supporting alignment across stakeholders and technical teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and requirements management experience in enterprise or regulated environments.
This position may be contingent upon contract award.