Business Analyst/Scrum Master

Steampunk•McLean, VA

2d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As a Steampunk Business Analyst/Scrum Master, you will facilitate Scrum practices for an Agile software development team and help gather, analyze, and document user requirements. You will provide expertise in Agile best practices, business process and system analysis, and translating business needs into clear technical requirements.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including serving as a Scrum Master and/or Business Analyst using Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies
Demonstrated experience in the elicitation, documentation, and validation of business requirements, including user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, quality assurance, UX, and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements
Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
Flexibility to work with teams, individuals, and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience working in a studio or human-centered design approach

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Scrum Master in ensuring the effective execution of Agile practices, including assisting with the facilitation of core Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Envision, develop, and define requirements to improve tools and streamline processes, driving efficiencies and improving key metrics
Collaborate with stakeholders and product teams to decompose large epics into features and user stories that can be understood, refined, and approved by development teams
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and delivery planning
Apply facilitation techniques to lead workshops, working sessions, and discussions that drive shared understanding and alignment
Use excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present findings and recommendations
Foster team development, accountability, and self-organization while supporting a culture of trust and collaboration
Support teams in delivering value consistently by promoting focus, transparency, and continuous improvement
Identify, track, and help resolve impediments and risks, escalating issues as appropriate to ensure timely resolution
Support effective stakeholder communication by providing visibility into team progress, risks, and delivery outcomes
Help teams manage time effectively, minimize distractions, and maintain focus on committed work
Leverage organizational resources and best practices to improve team capacity and delivery effectiveness
Contribute to the creation of team-level roadmaps and delivery plans in collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders