Remote Senior Functional Analyst - Agile Requirements Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead requirements capture for federal software projects. The role asks for Agile/SAFe experience, strong communication skills, and collaboration with IT, business users, and leadership to document needs and manage backlogs.

The position is fully remote with a focus on VA projects, requiring experience with ALM tools and JIRA for requirements, testing, and traceability. U.S. Citizenship and Public Trust clearance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving, and customer service skills.
• Experience using ALM tools and Jira for requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture of business requirements for software teams.
• Document requirements in an ALM tool and manage backlog items.
• Perform Agile requirement management and user story elaboration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define functional and technical needs.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineers on impact to solutions and change control.

Skills

Agile/SAFe methods

Excellent communication

JIRA

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ALM tools

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead requirements capture for federal software projects. The role asks for Agile/SAFe experience, strong communication skills, and collaboration with IT, business users, and leadership to document needs and manage backlogs.

The position is fully remote with a focus on VA projects, requiring experience with ALM tools and JIRA for requirements, testing, and traceability. U.S. Citizenship and Public Trust clearance are emphasized.