Systems Analyst Principal

Woodlawn, MD


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Type: Contract

Category: Business Analysis

Industry: Technology

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108444

Date Posted: 08/31/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/wFt1RT


Description:

Hybrid 1 day per month (1st Monday of each mo) in Woodlawn, MD

 

Our client seeks a Systems Analyst Principal to develop systems specifications aligned with architecture standards, mentor analysts, and lead team activities. The role includes analysis of functional changes across web front-end, databases, services, and batch processing, as well as test case design, data preparation, and defect management. The position supports production troubleshooting, leverages AI tools to accelerate migration efforts to Apache Airflow, and maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $60.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Analyze functional changes for existing or proposed systems.
  • Review functional and system requirements covering web front-end, database, web services, RESTful services, and batch processing.
  • Review and develop test cases including prerequisites, input scenarios, steps, and expected results.
  • Prepare test data to satisfy test scenarios.
  • Open and track defects through resolution and perform retesting after fixes.
  • Troubleshoot and provide production support as needed.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies.
  • Provide occasional off-hours ad hoc support.
  • Mentor system analysts and perform team lead activities.
  • Leverage AI and LLM tools to accelerate analysis and migration from IBM IWS to Apache Airflow, including job definition conversion, dependency mapping, and edge case identification.
  • Craft effective prompts to generate and refine migration documentation, dependency mappings, and test case scenarios using AI tools.
  • Use AI-driven tools for test script generation, anomaly detection, and comparative validation between legacy IWS and new Airflow DAG results.

Experience Requirements:
  • 8+ years in computer functional or systems analysis.
  • 5+ years writing test cases and testing system requirements.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of systems and functional analysis and software testing practices.
  • Proficiency in writing and running SQL queries.
  • Experience testing large batch systems, including data setup, job execution, and results verification.
  • Knowledge of automated scheduling systems. Apache Airflow experience is a plus.
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to manage simultaneous assignments and deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and collaborative work style.
  • Ability to meet Public Trust requirements, including presence in the US for 3 of the last 5 years.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, certifications or training, and experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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