Business Analyst/ Scrum Master

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

aSteampunk in McLean, VA is seeking a Business Analyst/Scrum Master to guide Agile software delivery for high-priority client initiatives. You will serve as Scrum Master and collaborate with Product Owners to define scope and ensure incremental value.

You will facilitate ceremonies, remove blockers, coach teams, and promote continuous improvement while maintaining transparent governance and effective stakeholder communications across delivery roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
• 4+ years of Scrum/Kanban Methodologies.
• 4+ years as Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and achieve goals.
• Ability to write user stories/epics and manage dependencies.
• Flexibility to work with teams, executives and varied work products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Business Analyst/ Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting client initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote Agile best practices.
• Guide teams in applying Agile methodologies and mindset.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners on planning and scope.
• Monitor progress and distribute status reports.
• Identify and mitigate risks; resolve impediments.
• Remove roadblocks to keep teams productive.
• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align expectations.
• Contribute to governance and roadmapping workshops.
• Optimize capacity and delivery processes.

Skills

Scrum/Kanban methodologies

Product Owner

Public trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As aSteampunk Business Analyst/ Scrum Master, you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Business Analyst/ Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting high-priority client initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of technical IT projects
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and promote adherence to Agile principles and best practices
• Guide teams in understanding and applying Agile methodologies, fostering an Agile mindset and alignment with client values
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to support project planning, define scope, and maintain delivery schedules focused on incremental value
• Monitor project progress and prepare/distribute status reports, ensuring transparency into team performance and delivery outcomes
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; elevate and resolve impediments impacting team performance
• Remove roadblocks and distractions to enable teams to remain focused, productive, and effective
• Support team development by mentoring members, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement
• Manage stakeholder communications and support alignment of customer expectations with project deliverables
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of effective project governance practices
• Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to drive shared understanding, stakeholder alignment, and development of product and portfolio roadmaps
• Optimize team capacity and performance by leveraging organizational resources and improving delivery processes

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government
• 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
• 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
• Scrum Master certification preferred