Business Analyst/Scrum Master, AI focus

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Convert business requirements into precise user stories and acceptance criteria

• Conduct sessions for gathering requirements and ensure clear follow-up actions

• Evaluate business processes, data flows, and system interactions

• Negotiate and suggest solutions that balance technical viability, timelines, and business requirements

• Create Decision Analysis and Resolutions (DAR) documentation for customer evaluation and approval

• Comprehend operational processes and pinpoint areas for improvement

• Collaborate with Data Scientists to provide AI recommendations for enhancing processes

• Assist in editing, updating, and reporting documentation for senior leadership meetings

• Guide an Agile team utilizing the Scrum development framework

• Work in partnership with AI Engineers, Governance and Security leaders, Data Scientists, developers, solution architects, and stakeholders from federal agencies

• Document and implement a roadmap to expand a governed and secure AI platform

• Convert requirements into documentation and conceptual design for an Azure and Databricks application

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience

• 2+ years of experience as a software business analyst, ideally with AI tools and concepts

• 2+ years of recent experience as a business analyst and a member of cross-functional teams in an Agile setting, including Scrum or Kanban

• Proven experience in leading requirements management

• Proficient in requirements gathering and documentation

• Experience in defining user stories and establishing acceptance criteria

• 2+ years of experience using Jira or similar Agile project management software

• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Requirements Management, and Scope Management methodologies

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and product management abilities

• Must be eligible for and maintain Public Trust

• Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications

• Proven experience in cloud modernization initiatives on AWS or Azure

• Preferred certifications: Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner

• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe

• Documented experience in leading Scrum teams and facilitating the unblocking of development teams

• Proficient in managing and aligning requirements across various teams and stakeholders

• Experience collaborating with a Product Owner to groom and prioritize the backlog

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Mural, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, approved LLMs, Databricks Bot, and other third-party applications

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

• Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs

• Confidential accommodation support throughout the application and employment process