Business Analyst – Scrum Master

Miami Federal

. Elicit and document business, functional, data, integration, reporting, security, and operational requirements .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in eliciting, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements for software and data projects, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing backlogs, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence for project management.

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Business AnalysisAgile MethodologiesJira ManagementAPI DocumentationScrum Master Certification

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Hard Skills

Requirements ElicitationUser Story WritingData IntegrationProcess Flow DocumentationAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentData GovernanceSystem Interface RequirementsBacklog ManagementRisk ManagementData Mapping

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationMeeting FacilitationOrganizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSharePointGoogle Cloud PlatformLow-Code Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified ScrumMasterProfessional Scrum MasterSAFe Scrum MasterPMI Professional in Business Analysis

Industry Keywords

Federal Software ModernizationEnvironmental ProgramsRegulatory ProgramsData IntegrationShared-Service Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Elicit and document business, functional, data, integration, reporting, security, and operational requirements
Translate stakeholder needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, interface requirements, and data requirements
Facilitate discovery sessions with NMFS, IPaC, application, data, security, and operational stakeholders
Document current and future workflows, system interactions, data ownership, business rules, exception handling, and manual activities
Support review of interface specifications, source-to-target mappings, data definitions, and validation rules
Maintain traceability between objectives, requirements, backlog items, test evidence, and delivered capabilities
Identify gaps, conflicting requirements, unresolved decisions, and scope changes and bring them to decision makers
Facilitate sprint planning, daily coordination, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other working sessions
Help the product owner and technical leads maintain a prioritized, ready, and appropriately sized backlog
Track dependencies, impediments, decisions, action items, delivery risks, and commitments across participating teams
Use team metrics and delivery data to identify bottlenecks and support improvements to planning and execution
Coordinate demonstrations, stakeholder reviews, and acceptance activities for integration increments
Promote clear working agreements and consistent definitions of ready and done
Prepare status updates, meeting records, decision logs, roadmaps, release notes, and briefing materials
Explain technical dependencies and integration constraints to business and program stakeholders
Coordinate with quality assurance staff to ensure requirements and acceptance criteria are testable and covered by test cases
Support release planning, implementation readiness, training, transition, and operational handoff activities
Maintain project artifacts in Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or comparable collaboration tools
Support federal government data integration from discovery through implementation and validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum four years of experience performing business analysis, product analysis, Scrum Master, or Agile delivery responsibilities for software or data projects
Experience eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements
Experience writing epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and requirements for integrations or data-intensive systems
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and cross-functional working sessions
Working knowledge of APIs, databases, data pipelines, system interfaces, and common integration concepts
Experience managing backlogs, dependencies, risks, decisions, and delivery reporting through Jira and related tools
Ability to facilitate discussions involving federal stakeholders, subject-matter experts, engineers, testers, and project leadership
Strong written communication, meeting facilitation, organization, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience supporting federal software modernization, data integration, or shared-service initiatives
Experience working with environmental, permitting, consultation, natural-resource, or regulatory programs
Experience documenting API contracts, data mappings, data governance decisions, or interface-control requirements
Experience working with Google Cloud Platform, cloud data warehouses, or enterprise integration platforms
Experience supporting Appian or another low-code enterprise platform
Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, PMI Professional in Business Analysis, or comparable credential
Familiarity with accessibility, records management, security, and release requirements for federal systems
Must pass a government background investigation and satisfy public trust requirements
US Citizenship or US Green Card required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Long- and short-term disability coverage
Generous 401(k) match
Paid time off
Paid holidays