Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master

ECS; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master to join our remote data team supporting the DHS OCIO. You will lead stakeholder engagement, analyze requirements, and manage Agile workflows across cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence. A Bachelor’s degree is essential, with strong communication skills and reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and leading multiple teams across programs.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into functional/technical requirements.
• Experience with data analytics or BI platforms to support solutioning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.).
• Owning and maintaining product backlogs, ensuring requirements are clear, prioritized, and actionable.
• Leading requirements gathering and analysis, change management, and continuous delivery.
• Support overall project success by engaging in daily operational activities and surfacing process improvement opportunities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution to validate that delivered functionality meets user needs.
• Contribute to monthly contractual deliverables as needed.
• Coordinate with various data team roles to support solution design and project execution.

Skills

Agile ceremonies

Backlog management

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

UAT planning

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master to work remotely. Everforth ECS is seeking a talented Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic data team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Our team supports a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform that is focused on providing solutions that empower our federal customers with the tools and capabilities needed to turn data into actionable insights. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will help lead and support stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, and Agile workflow management with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities Include

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.).
• Owning and maintaining product backlogs, ensuring requirements are clear, prioritized, and actionable.
• Leading requirements gathering and analysis, change management, and continuous delivery.
• Support overall project success by engaging in daily operational activities and surfacing process improvement opportunities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution to validate that delivered functionality meets user needs.
• Contribute to monthly contractual deliverables as needed.
• Coordinate with various data team roles and skillsets to support solution design and project execution.

Salary Range

$100,000- $110,000

Benefits

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience serving as a Lead Business Analyst or functional lead across multiple Agile Teams.
• Strong Experience translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives from concept/requirements through delivery and implementation.
• Experience working with data analytics and business intelligence platforms to support solutioning.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with process improvement, documentation, and workflow optimization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (developers, data engineers, product owner, CX members, etc.).

Desired Skills

• Prior professional services or federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS preferred.
• Experience leading IT modernization projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other industry-related certification.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence).
• Experience supporting data governance projects and tools such as Collibra and OpenMetaData.
• Experience leading Agile development teams.
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Familiarity with financial analysis or budget tracking.
• Familiarity with MS Azure/AWS.
• Experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS

Everforth is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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