Senior Functional Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Deliver thought leadership in product development, solution deployment, and ongoing enhancements.

• Act as the main client-facing representative, overseeing communication, managing expectations, and engaging stakeholders.

• Direct project planning, coordination, and execution utilizing Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Oversee project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and ensure quality standards are met.

• Conduct requirements-gathering sessions and create functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Serve as the functional authority on a proprietary toolset, providing insights on capabilities, limitations, and solution viability.

• Work collaboratively with technical teams, architects, and QA to ensure alignment of business needs with system design and implementation.

• Offer functional direction during the solution design phase.

• Review and provide guidance on the development of process flows, configuration documentation, and design artifacts.

• Evaluate business processes and propose enhancements.

• Assist in the development of test scenarios, oversee testing cycles, and facilitate UAT execution.

• Support training efforts, deployment planning, and transition-to-operations activities.

• Guarantee that deliverables and project documentation adhere to Federal standards and quality assurance requirements.

• Proactively identify and address issues while spotting opportunities for improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in IT project delivery roles.

• A minimum of 3 years in project management or business analysis within Federal settings.

• Experience engaging with AI (Artificial Intelligence) to assist software modernization initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with clients and senior stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and achieve consensus.

• Proficient in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and functional documentation.

• Strong knowledge of software delivery methodologies.

• Skilled in project management and collaboration tools.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Must qualify for a Secret clearance.

• Previous experience in Software Development is preferred.

• Prior background in Federal IT consulting or program delivery is favored.

• PMP or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is preferred.

• ITIL or Agile Certification is preferred.

• Experience in supporting modernization or digital transformation projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with Software Development and SaaS platforms in Federal environments is preferred.

• Understanding of Federal acquisition, governance, and reporting processes is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following your start date.

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions; no matching required.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.

• One additional day of paid wellness leave each calendar year.

• Ten federal holidays observed.

• Pet insurance available.

• Tuition reimbursement offered.

• Access to internal training programs.

• Company-sponsored industry certifications provided.

• A collaborative work environment.

• Team building activities organized.

• Opportunities for community volunteering.

• Quarterly HQ days planned.

• Wellness events hosted.

• Happy hour gatherings.

• Family fun events organized.