About this position
Functional Requirements Analyst III
The Functional Requirements Analyst III supports the Personal Property Activity/Agency (PPA) as a senior subject matter expert in Department of War (DoW) personal property policy and operations. This role ensures operational requirements for the management and movement of personal property are accurately captured, refined, and translated into disciplined, actionable functional requirements for the IT System. This position provides stewardship over requirements spanning the full lifecycle of personal property processes, including acquisition, shipment, storage, and disposition, enabling alignment across stakeholders and ensuring predictable delivery within an Agile framework.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is demonstrated by clearly defined, traceable requirements that reflect validated operational needs; well-facilitated stakeholder forums that drive timely decisions; and functional designs that enable development teams to deliver compliant, mission-aligned capabilities. The Analyst is trusted by Government leadership as a reliable integrator across Services, Agencies, and functional domains.
How the Work Gets Done at Paragon
At Paragon, work is executed through disciplined collaboration, accountability to mission outcomes, and respect for government processes. Analysts lead with preparation and clarity, facilitate structured decision-making forums, and ensure requirements are governed, documented, and traceable from operational need through delivery. The focus is on predictable execution, transparency, and stewardship of government resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Support backlog refinement, including development of epics, features, and user stories aligned to validated operational outcomes.
- Author detailed clear and testable user stories derived from Government-approved requirements.
- Develop and maintain use cases, Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) process models, functional designs, and supporting documentation.
- Facilitate and document Working Integrated Process Teams (WIPTs), Functional Review Boards (FRBs), and Agile Release Train (ART) and other functional meetings/forums as scheduled.
- Support DOTMLPF-P requirements refinement, alignment, and traceability across stakeholders.
- Coordinate updates and maintain artifacts within Government-provided requirements management tools.
- Produce briefings, reports, and status materials for senior Government leadership.
- Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding and informed decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Active SECRET clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in requirements analysis and business process reengineering.
- Experience supporting DoD logistics or transportation operations and systems.
- Demonstrated experience with BPMN, use cases, and requirements traceability matrices.
- Experience supporting Agile and/or SAFe delivery environments.
- Strong facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with system integration, data migration, and master data management in operational IT environments.
- Experience supporting Agile or SAFe governance for COTS/SaaS implementations.
- SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Familiarity with DOTMLPF-P analysis.
- Experience supporting joint or multi-Service programs.
- Experience working across technical, functional, financial, and administrative teams
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily performed in a government facility environment unless telework is authorized by the Government.
- Position may require participation in classified discussions consistent with clearance level.
- Collaboration with geographically dispersed stakeholders is expected.
- Standard business hours with occasional schedule flexibility to support mission needs.
Why Paragon
Paragon Technology Group delivers mission-critical outcomes through disciplined execution, professional accountability, and respect for the trust placed in us by our government partners. Team members are empowered to own their work, contribute meaningfully to national defense missions, and operate in an environment that values clarity, predictability, and long-term stewardship.
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