Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite)
Company Overview
Syneren Technologies Corporation has expertise in operating, maintaining, and modernizing applications and IT systems for the Federal Government. We provide scientific and engineering expertise for critical agency missions. Our goal is to be at the forefront of change so that we can bring the best ideas to fruition for our clients' missions.
Mission & Vision
To be the leading provider of enduring systems engineering and software solutions, delivering measurable results, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a workplace that promotes continuous growth and empowers employees to thrive, while enabling the missions of our customers and partners with high-quality products and services that lead to 100% satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with at least 3 years of proven experience in business analysis and Scrum Master roles within Agile software development projects. This position will focus on modernizing legacy applications from the ground up, utilizing the SAFe Agile framework to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving clarity, alignment, and execution in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements for software development projects.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and PI planning sessions, ensuring effective team collaboration and alignment.
Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria, maintaining a well-organized product backlog.
Serve as a liaison between business teams, product owners, and development teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
Support legacy application modernization efforts, helping to design new systems from scratch that align with business goals and technical capabilities.
Identify and document current processes and workflows, proposing streamlined and efficient future-state processes.
Guide the team in adhering to SAFe Agile principles and best practices, driving continuous improvement and iterative development.
Manage risks, dependencies, and blockers, escalating as needed to ensure timely project delivery.
Provide training to users on the customer applications.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Agile software development projects, with additional experience as a Scrum Master.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the SAFe Agile framework.
Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and communicate complex business requirements effectively.
Proficiency in creating artifacts such as user stories, process flows, wireframes, and mockups.
Relevant training and/or certifications in: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Active Secret Clearance
IAT I Certification IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 1, you must have one of the following certifications - A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Network+ CE, SSCP, or IAT II or III.
Preferred Qualifications:
SAFe certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM).
Experience working in projects involving cloud migration or large-scale enterprise applications.
Familiarity with legacy systems and modernization strategies.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods in stationary position at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move throughout the office, including across longer distances such as from the building entrance to the workspace.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- May require extended hours during project deadlines or system implementations.