Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master

Steampunk•McLean, VA

2d•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Steampunk Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master, you’ll serve as both Business Analyst and Scrum Master on an Agile software development team. You will analyze mission and business needs, refine requirements, and translate complex information into clear, actionable requirements for project teams. The role works with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to elicit, analyze, document, and refine requirements; facilitates Agile ceremonies and supports Agile practices; and partners with product owners and stakeholders on planning, scope, and delivery schedules. You will monitor and report on progress, manage risks and impediments, align customer expectations with deliverables, and foster team accountability and continuous improvement. The projected annual compensation range is $100,000 to $160,000. The salary estimate reflects factors including geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. Annual salary is one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package. The posting refers applicants to additional benefits information but does not specify individual benefits. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Steampunk may take applicants’ pictures to verify identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk describes itself as a federal contracting company serving Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 4 years of experience with Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
At least 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Scrum Master supporting technical projects and solutions.
Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and technical requirements, including reviewing technical, programmatic, and business documentation.
Experience translating complex business and mission needs into clear requirements, user stories or epics, and acceptance criteria.
Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and support solution delivery.
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 support a wide variety of work products.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a customer-centric approach.

Nice To Haves

Scrum Master certification.
Experience supporting or delivering AI/ML projects.
Experience working in a studio or human-centered design approach.

Responsibilities

Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and refinement with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Review and analyze technical, programmatic, and business documentation to identify requirements.
Translate business and mission needs into functional and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Identify requirements gaps and dependencies and obtain clarification from stakeholders.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, and promote Agile principles and best practices.
Coach teams on Agile methodologies and foster an Agile mindset aligned with client goals.
Partner with product owners and stakeholders on planning, scope, and delivery schedules focused on incremental value.
Monitor progress and distribute status reports to provide transparency into team performance and delivery outcomes.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; remove or escalate impediments to keep the team focused and productive.
Manage stakeholder communications and align customer expectations with project deliverables.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to build shared understanding and develop product roadmaps.
Mentor team members, foster accountability, and drive continuous improvement and effective project governance.