Tradecraft SME / Business Analyst, SME

Company: CGI
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Tradecraft SME / Business Analyst within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Tradecraft SME / Business Analyst provides expert guidance and training on intelligence analysis techniques and processes, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. They mentor analysts, review intelligence products, and develop training materials to enhance the quality of intelligence production. Responsibilities include evaluating analytic tradecraft, identifying areas for improvement, and assisting in the development of new methodologies. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. This position is located in our Arlington, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: • Gathering and Analyzing Requirements: Business analysts collect and analyze data to understand business needs and requirements, often through interviews, surveys, and document analysis. • Documenting Requirements: They create detailed documentation, such as business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, and use cases, to clearly outline the needs of the project. • Process Analysis and Improvement: They analyze existing business processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Solution Development: Business analysts work with stakeholders to define and propose solutions that address identified needs and align with business objectives. • Collaboration and Communication: They facilitate communication between business stakeholders, IT teams, and other relevant parties to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals. • Testing and Implementation Support: They participate in testing new systems and processes to ensure they meet the defined requirements and provide support during implementation. • Mentorship and Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to intelligence analysts on various aspects of tradecraft, including project conceptualization, analytic techniques, and product development. • Product Review: Review finished intelligence products for adherence to Intelligence Community (IC) standards, such as ICD 203, and provide constructive feedback. • Training Development and Delivery: Design and deliver training programs to improve analysts' and analytic managers' ability to produce high-quality intelligence products. • Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the intelligence analysis process, recommend solutions, and assist in implementing those solutions. • Structured Analytic Techniques: Apply and teach structured analytic techniques to improve the rigor and quality of intelligence analysis. • Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant intelligence Required qualifications to be successful in this role: • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly • Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and convey technical information. • Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify problems, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions. • Technical Skills: Understanding of business systems, data analysis tools, experience with IC client databases and relevant technologies. • Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and influence stakeholders. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200.00 - $214,800.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-LB1 ClearanceJobs Skills: Business Analysis Data Analysis Requirements Analysis What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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