Senior Functional Analyst II - Remote, Agile/SAFe Lead

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a Senior Functional Analyst - II to lead requirements analysis for software development in VA programs. This remote, full-time role emphasizes SAFe practices and collaborative elicitation with business users and IT.

The ideal candidate has extensive Agile experience, strong communication, and a background in systems engineering. A Master’s in Engineering and US Citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, customer service, and problem solving.
• Experience conducting independent research to resolve complex questions.
• Advanced MS Office, including Excel.
• SAFe/Agile experience in large projects.
• Familiarity with VA programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements capture for software teams.
• Document requirements in ALM tools (JIRA).
• Manage requirements, epics, and user stories.
• Facilitate backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and systems engineers.
• Develop traceability between requirements, tests, and risks.
• Mentor junior analysts and ensure alignment with strategy.

Skills

SAFe

Agile

Communication

Requirements gathering

Mentoring

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Excel

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a Senior Functional Analyst - II to lead requirements analysis for software development in VA programs. This remote, full-time role emphasizes SAFe practices and collaborative elicitation with business users and IT.

The ideal candidate has extensive Agile experience, strong communication, and a background in systems engineering. A Master’s in Engineering and US Citizenship are required.