Business Analyst IV

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Senior Product Owner to support Agile Release Train delivery within a SAFe environment. You will manage the team backlog, define user stories with acceptance criteria, and work with the Product Manager to align with the product vision and roadmap.

Experience with cloud technologies and strong analytical skills are essential. In this contract role (1 year), you will participate in PI planning, system demos, and inspect-and-adapt workshops, ensuring the development team

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical environment.
• SAFe/Product Owner or Product Manager experience is required.
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience with government systems or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the team backlog; prioritize user stories to maximize value delivery.
• Define clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Participate in PI planning, system demos, and inspect & adapt workshops.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure alignment and clarity on requirements.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the Agile team to meet business needs.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

SAFe

Backlog Management

User Stories

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst IV

Location: Omaha or Greenwood Village

Duration: 1 year

Contract/Contract to hire: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Product Owner to support Agile Release Train (ART) delivery within a SAFe environment. This role is responsible for managing the team backlog, defining user stories, and ensuring the development team delivers value aligned with the product vision and roadmap defined by the Product Manager. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, deep Agile experience, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies. Experience with government systems is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand the product vision, roadmap, and features.
• Own and manage the team backlog; prioritize user stories to maximize value delivery.
• Define clear and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning, system demos, and inspect & adapt workshops.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment and clarity on requirements.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the Agile team, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical environment.
• Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with technical architects, business resources, and clients to drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or within government systems or regulated environments.
• Background in enterprise SaaS or platform products.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Project Management, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.