Business Analyst / Scrum Master – Research Tracking System (RTS)

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.; West Virginia; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Analyst/Scrum Master to bridge the gap between stakeholders and the development team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Research Tracking System, ensuring that regulatory science goals are met through effective Agile methodologies. Your expertise in JIRA and stakeholder engagement will be essential in managing backlogs and driving project success. This remote-first position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while providing opportunities for on-site collaboration in White Oak, MD. If you have a passion for Agile practices and regulatory research, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Agile business analysis and/or Scrum Master roles.
• Strong experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks.
• Excellent written/verbal communication for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile RTS team.
• Manage Agile ceremonies and user requirement sessions.
• Maintain product backlog and document system validation.

Skills

Agile Business Analysis

Scrum Master

JIRA

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Regulatory Requirements Translation

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Bachelor's in Business

Tools

Confluence

Oracle APEX

Angular 15

Spring Boot

Node.js

Oracle DB 19c

Docker

Ansible

Python

Gradle

Job description

Business Analyst / Scrum Master – Research Tracking System (RTS)

Business Analyst / Scrum Master – Research Tracking System (RTS)

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

MX$58.00/hr - MX$62.00/hr

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Chief Technology Officer @ SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. | Telecommunications Technology

Overview

Mission: The CTP regulates the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The Office of Science advances tobacco regulatory research through data-driven tools like the Research Tracking System (RTS).

Clearance Required:Background Screening (Badge)Start Date:July 1, 2025 (Base Year Begins)
Position Summary

As a Business Analyst/Scrum Master, you will be the key liaison between stakeholders and the development team in support of the Research Tracking System (RTS). This system manages the full lifecycle of tobacco regulatory research projects, including protocols, approvals, infrastructure, and documentation. You will drive Agile ceremonies, manage backlogs in JIRA, and ensure sprint deliverables align with regulatory science goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master for at least one Agile RTS team.

• Manage Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming).

• Lead user requirement sessions and translate into JIRA stories and acceptance criteria.

• Maintain a living product backlog with stakeholder input and FDA COR coordination.

• Conduct and document system validation, UAT support, and bug triage.

• Support RTS integrations with systems like CTP Search via API.

• Produce project management artifacts per FDA's EPLC Lifecycle (EPLC v2).

• Contribute to sprint demos, reporting, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Agile business analysis and/or Scrum Master roles

• Strong experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks

• Excellent written/verbal communication for stakeholder engagement

• Ability to translate federal regulatory business needs into system requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent required

• Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) or PMI-PBA preferred

Technical Environment Exposure

• Oracle APEX, Angular 15, Spring Boot, Node.js, Oracle DB 19c

• Dev tools: Docker, Ansible, Python, Gradle

• Documentum / DocuServices, FDA Single Sign-On (SSO)

• API Integration with enterprise data repositories

Deliverables & Tasks Will Include:

• Agile Management Plan

• Org Charts & Staffing Plans

• Integrated Project Management Schedules

• Data Call Responses, Test Summary Reports

• Sprint Velocity and Retrospective Documentation

• Release Rollout & Communication Plans

Work Location

• Remote-First, with possible on-site presence in White Oak, MD for kickoff or stakeholder meetings

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass onboarding/background screening

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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