Senior Business Analyst – IT Business Analyst

Ascensus

. Model and promote Agile values and principles within the organization .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of Scrum theory, practices, and metrics while effectively facilitating Agile methodologies and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Possesses excellent communication and analytical skills to support project delivery and team collaboration.

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Scrum Master ExperienceAgile MethodologiesUser Story WritingServant LeadershipConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Scrum TheoryScrum MetricsSQLAnalytical ToolsUser StoriesAcceptance CriteriaAgile PracticesProject Tracking SystemsBacklog RefinementRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

FacilitationSituational AwarenessEmpowermentMentoringActive Listening

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePC ApplicationsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Agile ValuesScrum CeremoniesTeam CollaborationClient Data SecurityBusiness Analyst Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Model and promote Agile values and principles within the organization
Work with the strategic Product Owner to define features and functionality
Collaborate with internal and external customers to document accurate project definitions
Guide the team and organization in using Agile/Scrum practices and values
Help the team self-organize and analyze and adapt to feedback, metrics, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Assess Scrum maturity and coach the team toward higher levels of maturity
Remove impediments or guide the team in removing them
Build a trusting and safe environment for raising problems and resolving issues
Facilitate delivery, discussions, decision-making, conflict resolution, and Scrum ceremonies
Improve internal and external communication, transparency, and information sharing
Support and educate the Product Owner on backlog readiness, grooming, and maintenance
Coordinate participation in backlog refinement, road mapping, release planning, and sprint planning
Collaborate with the Product Owner to write user stories and acceptance criteria, including technical dependencies
Assist with project deliverables, product documentation, and other deliverables
Participate in retrospectives and advocate for positive change and self-corrective behaviors
Maintain accurate and timely updates in time and project tracking systems
Enhance domain knowledge of systems, products, and industry
Collaborate with team members to identify and apply best practices
Plan and execute project implementations with the Product Owner and team
Identify and mitigate project risks
Bring technical product knowledge to strategic business conversations
Complete other assigned tasks and projects
Protect and secure client data against unauthorized access or improper transmission
Model the I-Client philosophy and Ascensus core values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, practices, and rules
Experience with Scrum metrics and interpretation of metrics
Skills and knowledge in servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
Ability to anticipate issues and react proactively
Demonstrated success in a Business Analyst position or equivalent work experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including active listening
Ability to anticipate project issues and help the team avoid or resolve them
Knowledge of PC applications, including SQL and MS Office products
Knowledge of common business applications and analytical tools
At least two years of experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
Knowledge of other Agile approaches, including XP, Kanban, Crystal, and FDD
Knowledge and/or experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria
Applicable knowledge of technologies used by the team
Previous experience as a team lead
Excellent mentoring skills
Compliance with company and unit policies and procedures
Responsibility for protecting and securing client data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Full-time employment