Senior Systems Analyst IT

Position Title: Senior Systems Analyst (IT)

Customer: Defense Health Agency

Location: 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22042 (Hybrid Remote)

Clearance Required: Favorably adjudicated NACLC

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm

GC Associates (GCA) Company Website: http://www.gcassociates-usa.com

GC Associates is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior IT Systems Analyst to provide expert-level Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) strategy and support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Services Policy and Oversight and the Director, Defense Health Agency (DHA).

The ideal candidate will architect and lead modernization efforts for mission-critical systems supporting the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and other key programs. This senior role requires advanced technical proficiency in systems architecture, business process modeling, and extensive experience in SharePoint development and platform management to drive innovation and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Systems Analyst (IT) must have experience in and be able to complete all functions of the position while under minimal to no supervision in the following areas:

• Lead the architectural design, analysis, and future planning for program-related IT systems and infrastructure, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Tracking Application (VTA) and interconnected enterprise case management solutions, ensuring full alignment with DHA/DoD IT strategies and modernization roadmaps.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize the organization's existing SharePoint environment (SharePoint Online / M365 and hybrid configurations). Serve as primary administrator to oversee day-to-day site operations, govern site structures and document libraries, manage granular user permissions and role-based access control, troubleshoot user issues, and design/maintain automated workflows and forms to continuously improve ongoing collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the evaluation of technical specifications, hosting environments, system modifications, enhancements, and reporting capabilities; provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership to ensure alignment with federal directives, cybersecurity policies, and industry best practices.
• Direct the full lifecycle of System Change Requests and engineering change proposals for VTA and associated program IT systems, from requirements definition, drafting, and submission through technical review, monitoring, and successful operational deployment.
• Lead user acceptance testing strategy, test plan creation, and validation activities for program-associated IT systems, defining rigorous test criteria and traceability matrices to ensure software deliveries meet functional policy and architectural standards.
• Proactively assess current IT systems and infrastructure to identify strategic opportunities for improvement in capability, performance, scalability, and structure, formulating and presenting actionable recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.
• Design, model, and refine complex business process maps using frameworks such as the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), leading the integration, standardization, and governance of process modifications across the Military Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in systems analysis, IT architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading the design, development, and implementation of new IT systems and strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering and refining system requirements, performing needs assessments, and creating functional documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Advanced proficiency in SharePoint development and administration, including creating custom sites, lists, libraries, web parts, and automated workflows.
• Proven expertise in business process modeling and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, adept at managing multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to organize technical information clearly for non-technical stakeholders.
• Adept at effectively interacting with diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively in a team environment.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Experience supporting federal healthcare, Military Department or DoW IT programs.
• Familiarity with VTA or similar case management systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and database management.
• CompTIA Security+, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or relevant Microsoft SharePoint certifications.

Monday – Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm