Senior Functional Analyst - Remote (Agile/JIRA)

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a seasoned Senior Functional Analyst for a fully remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The position emphasizes leading requirements capture for software development, collaboration with IT and leadership, and rigorous use of ALM tools and Jira to manage backlogs and acceptance criteria.

Ideal candidates will have a decade of professional experience, a Master’s degree in engineering or related field, and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development and SAFe/Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience conducting independent research to support resolution of complex questions.
• Advanced Excel技能 and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the capture of business requirements for software development teams.
• Collaborate with business users, IT, and leadership to elaborate and document requirements in an ALM tool.
• Manage requirements in an ALM tool.
• Perform Agile requirement management for a product team.
• Develop business process models and formal specifications from user needs.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts and establish SME relationships.
• Follow Scrum methodology and deliver requirements/specifications for Sprint teams.
• Identify and manage risks and issues impacting progress.

Skills

SAFe/Agile methodologies

JIRA

Communication skills

Requirements gathering

Mentoring

User stories/backlog management

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a seasoned Senior Functional Analyst for a fully remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The position emphasizes leading requirements capture for software development, collaboration with IT and leadership, and rigorous use of ALM tools and Jira to manage backlogs and acceptance criteria.

Ideal candidates will have a decade of professional experience, a Master’s degree in engineering or related field, and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.