Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master at Spatial Front, Inc.

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Scrum Master, Agile Methodology, User Story Development, Backlog Management, Jira, Confluence, Requirement Gathering, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, SDLC, Testing and Validation, Agile Ceremonies, Problem Solving, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking

Industry

Software Development

Description

Description Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI) is a fast-growing company delivering innovative IT solutions to federal agencies. As a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Post Top Workplaces honoree, SFI is committed to fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture where employees thrive and grow. This is an onsite position in SFI office. Position Overview SFI is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master to support a federal customer. This hybrid role combines strong business analysis expertise with Agile Scrum leadership to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, product teams, and developers to translate product strategy into actionable user stories while guiding Agile processes and removing barriers to team success. Requirements Business Analysis Partner with stakeholders to translate product strategy and roadmap into user stories, features, and enablers Analyze user needs to define functional and cross-functional requirements across the SDLC Decompose large epics into clear, testable user stories with defined acceptance criteria Manage and maintain the product backlog in Jira Support backlog grooming, prioritization, and release planning Conduct bi-weekly testing and validation of completed user stories Ensure delivered functionality aligns with requirements and customer expectations Scrum Master / Agile Leadership Serve as Scrum Master, ensuring Agile best practices are followed Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including: Backlog Refinement Sprint Planning Daily Stand-Ups Sprint Reviews / Demos Sprint Retrospectives Identify and remove impediments and blockers to team progress Coach team members to improve processes, collaboration, and delivery outcomes Track and communicate team metrics and performance indicators Collaboration & Support Support the Project Manager in coordinating meetings, presentations, and deliverables Engage with customers and end users to address questions and gather feedback Promote strong communication across technical and non-technical teams Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or six (6) years of equivalent work experience instead of a degree Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Business Analyst At least two (2) years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting IT/software development efforts Demonstrated ability to develop detailed, comprehensive, testable, and traceable requirements, including: Business Requirements Functional Requirements Data Requirements System/Software Specifications Use Cases Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Proficiency with Jira and Confluence Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Prior experience supporting federal government programs Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Experience working in regulated or secure environments Clearance & Eligibility Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance Willingness to complete fingerprinting and background investigation for system access and badging Other Information: The salary for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually For information on SFI's benefits, please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html This is a full-time W2 position. Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp. Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The role involves translating product strategy into actionable user stories and managing the product backlog to ensure high-quality software delivery. Additionally, the candidate will serve as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and removing impediments to team progress.