Linda Barker
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Technical writer and business analyst focused on requirement-to-document workflows for federal programs. Generates BRDs, SOPs, test steps, and review materials that increase traceability and documentation consistency. Supports stakeholder alignment and strengthens technical and operational reporting.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
BIG PICTURE GROUP
ST. LOUIS, MO
12.2025 - 10.2026
- Prepared detailed financial and technical reports to support executive decision-making on energy-efficient property developments.
- Verified local building code compliance and researched expected costs versus Return on Investment (ROI) for complex infrastructure projects, informing investment decisions.
- Researched and vetted technical assessments for building rehabilitation projects, enhancing collaboration with real estate partners.
- Synthesized complex information on critical minerals and environmental impact for potential site acquisitions, aiding strategic planning.
Technical Writer/Business Analyst
SCIENCE APPL. INTL.
ST. LOUIS, MO
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Authored and edited high-priority technical documentation for the Knowledgebase (KB), including version-controlled Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and SOPs.
- Synthesized complex stakeholder needs into clear requirements-gathering guidelines, business rules, and technical test steps for developers.
- Ensured compliance with federal guidance by preparing and proofreading Spend Plans and Services Requirements Review Board (SRRB) documents.
- Upheld corporate and formal writing standards across technical templates and unfunded requests (UFRs) to enhance document quality.
IT Requirements Analyst
CRITTENTON CONSULTING GROUP
ST. LOUIS, MO
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Created comprehensive user guides, release notes, and meeting agendas for stakeholder interviews to effectively capture applied technology requirements.
- Utilized Confluence to manage Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) and technical versioning for federal program documentation.
- Collaborated with UX/UI designers and developers to document technical processes, ensuring accuracy in system manuals.
- Developed and presented technical guidance manuals and PowerPoint presentations to optimize user story development for technical teams.
Sr. Business Analyst
RESOLVE TECH
ST. LOUIS, MO
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Researched and documented customer requirements, technical meeting minutes, and issue resolutions in ServiceNow for federal clients, enhancing clarity and traceability.
- Synthesized intake requests from the Veterans Administration into formal functional requirements and technical specifications.
- Refined Continuous Process Improvements (CPIs) documentation to align with agency-specific standards, promoting compliance and consistency.
- Verified technical accuracy of requests prior to assignment to development team, ensuring adherence to high quality control standards.
Transition Manager/Analyst
ALLEGIS-TEK SYS/ASTON CARTER
ST. LOUIS, MO
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed comprehensive SOPs and Process and Procedure Guides (PPGs) to clarify technical inputs, outputs, and participant roles.
- Created AS-IS and TO-BE business process flow diagrams using Visio for strategic technical assistance to Boeing management.
- Ensured technical workflows complied with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and federal security protocols.
- Researched and updated technical designs for medical technology systems to ensure strict compliance with HIPAA and federal data standards.
Transition Planning Support Manager
AKIMA, LLC
O'FALLON, IL
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared and edited Performance Work Statements (PWSs), technical implementation plans, and federal transition documentation for the Air Force to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Synthesized complex technical data to support Authority to Operate (ATO) submissions, enhancing submission accuracy through Service Release and Deployment Board templates.
- Verified that all project documentation met federal compliance standards before final submission to mission partners.
- Researched and tracked technical project milestones, enabling project managers to identify and address operational obstacles effectively.
Sr. Business Analyst
SOLUTION CONSULTANTS
ST. LOUIS, MO
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Researched and authored technical auditing books to facilitate adherence to NIST RMF and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) standards.
- Synthesized data from multiple technical teams to document incident workflows for Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) compliance.
- Developed technical SOPs and created complex Visio swim-lane diagrams to enhance security awareness and streamline emergency response protocols.
- Edited and refined technical tabletop walkthrough guides to strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
QA Manager
ECS
O'FALLON, IL
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Edited and verified technical work plans, including configuration management and integrated logistics support plans, ensuring alignment with project standards for GATES application.
- Proofread and ensured quality assurance on Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to support federal deployment compliance.
- Prepared and verified process mappings and technical workflow documentation to meet compliance with federal Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
- Synthesized technical audit data into formal reports using Excel analytics, identifying discrepancies for immediate correction.
Business Analyst/Tester
CACI
O'FALLON, IL
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Synthesized technical specifications from business requirements during Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, enhancing clarity for the Defense Personnel Property System.
- Prepared detailed user stories, test scripts, and acceptance criteria, facilitating effective technical assistance and federal system development.
- Authored technical test plans for Data In-Transit/Data at Rest (DIT/DAR) projects within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Edited and optimized DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) process diagrams and technical documentation in SharePoint, improving accessibility for project stakeholders.
Education
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Webster University
St. Louis, MOB.S. - Information Technology and Business
Washington University
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Technical documentation
- Requirements analysis
- Core Technical Writing: Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Research, Document Control, Information synthesis, Document guidance, Manuals
- Methodologies & Compliance: Federal Compliance, NIST RMF, SOP Development, Agile, SAFe, DoDAF, HIPAA, STIGs, Configuration Management
- Compliance review
- Data analysis
- Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Teams, Zoom
- Advanced Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Visual Communication, Risk Assessment, Project Support, Technology Integration
Certification
- MS-Office Suite
- Linux+
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Analyst
BIG PICTURE GROUP
12.2025 - 10.2026
Technical Writer/Business Analyst
SCIENCE APPL. INTL.
04.2024 - 08.2025
IT Requirements Analyst
CRITTENTON CONSULTING GROUP
04.2023 - 08.2023
Sr. Business Analyst
RESOLVE TECH
10.2022 - 11.2022
Transition Manager/Analyst
ALLEGIS-TEK SYS/ASTON CARTER
07.2021 - 07.2022
Transition Planning Support Manager
AKIMA, LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Sr. Business Analyst
SOLUTION CONSULTANTS
10.2019 - 02.2020
QA Manager
ECS
09.2018 - 10.2019
Business Analyst/Tester
CACI
01.2016 - 09.2018
M.S. - Cybersecurity
Webster University
B.S. - Information Technology and Business
Washington University