Functional Associate (AI Focus)

July 11, 2026

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Job Description NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Functional Associate (AI Focus) to join our delivery team supporting Federal clients. This role works closely with Functional Leads, Technical Architects, Product Managers, and software developers to help translate business needs into functional requirements for AI-enabled modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience gathering requirements, documenting business processes, supporting Agile delivery teams, and working with AI-assisted development tools. They are naturally curious, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn emerging AI technologies while helping deliver innovative solutions for Federal customers. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Support requirements gathering sessions with customers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Document functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and business process flows.</li><li>Assist Functional Leads with backlog management and Agile ceremonies.</li><li>Work closely with developers, architects, and QA to clarify requirements and support implementation.</li><li>Help configure and validate AI-enabled business workflows and application functionality.</li><li>Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, and documentation.</li><li>Participate in solution demonstrations, sprint reviews, and customer meetings.</li><li>Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test planning, and issue resolution.</li><li>Develop functional documentation, user guides, and training materials.</li><li>Use AI tools to improve documentation quality, analysis, and productivity.</li><li>Continuously learn new technologies, AI capabilities, and Federal business processes. </li></ul>Qualifications Required <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar role.</li><li>Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.</li><li>Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Experience working with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies to improve productivity.</li><li> U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret clearance. </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience supporting Federal Government IT projects.</li><li>Prior software development, QA, or technical support experience.</li><li>Experience supporting cloud or AI-enabled applications.</li><li>Familiarity with prompt engineering or AI-assisted business analysis.</li><li>Experience with Visio, Lucidchart, or other process modeling tools. </li></ul>About Us Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies <ul><li> Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team </li><li> Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required </li><li> Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays </li><li> Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) </li><li> Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications! </li><li> Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024! </li><li> Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more! </li></ul>About Us NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps , Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government. ACCESSIBILITY NOTE NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com .

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