Remote Senior Functional Analyst II — Agile & JIRA Expert

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst - II for a remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The position requires a strong background in software development, Agile/SAFe, and deep experience with requirements management and ALM tools (JIRA).

The role supports federal government projects, requires U.S. citizenship, and offers full-time employment with a salary range of $78,167 to $103,855. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• 10 years of professional experience, with potential substitution for education.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture of business requirements for software development teams.
• Document requirements in an ALM tool and manage them.
• Perform Agile requirement management for a product team.
• Develop business process models and formal specifications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to document technical requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Use ALM tools to manage requirements, epics, and user stories.
• Conduct backlog refinement and track program execution in SAFe.

Skills

Agile/SAFe

Communication

Analytical

Research

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst - II for a remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The position requires a strong background in software development, Agile/SAFe, and deep experience with requirements management and ALM tools (JIRA).

The role supports federal government projects, requires U.S. citizenship, and offers full-time employment with a salary range of $78,167 to $103,855. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply.