Secret-Cleared Agile BA & Scrum Master

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Business Analyst/Scrum Master to translate product strategy into actionable user stories and manage agile processes in a federal context. You will analyze requirements, decompose epics, and drive backlog grooming and release planning using Jira and Confluence.

You will lead Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, and ensure delivery aligns with customer expectations, while engaging stakeholders and ensuring compliance in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or six years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• At least two years as a Scrum Master supporting IT/software development.
• Proficiency in developing detailed, testable requirements and use cases.
• Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; US work authorization and citizenship.
• Willingness to undergo fingerprinting and background check.
• Preferred: federal government project experience; CS Master certification; regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate product strategy into user stories, features, and backlogs.
• Analyze user needs and define cross-functional requirements across the SDLC.
• Decompose epics into testable user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Manage backlog in Jira; support backlog grooming and release planning.
• Conduct bi-weekly testing and validate completed stories.
• Ensure delivered functionality matches requirements and customer expectations.
• Serve as Scrum Master and lead Agile ceremonies.
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify and remove impediments; coach team to improve processes and outcomes.
• Track team metrics and performance indicators; support PM with meetings and deliverables.
• Engage customers to gather feedback and address questions.
• Promote cross-team communication across technical and non-technical groups.

Skills

Scrum Master Experience

Jira Proficiency

Agile Methodologies

Business Analysis

Active Secret Clearance

Confluence Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Business Analyst/Scrum Master to translate product strategy into actionable user stories and manage agile processes in a federal context. You will analyze requirements, decompose epics, and drive backlog grooming and release planning using Jira and Confluence.

You will lead Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, and ensure delivery aligns with customer expectations, while engaging stakeholders and ensuring compliance in regulated environments.