Senior Functional Analyst - Remote | Agile & JIRA Expert

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead requirements capture for government software projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with VA stakeholders, development teams, and QA to ensure clear, testable specifications.

Remote, full-time position requiring SAFe/Agile experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Ten years of professional experience preferred; U.S. citizenship and Public Trust clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in software development and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication, able to convey complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting independent research to support complex questions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the capture of business requirements for software development teams.
• Document requirements in an ALM tool (e.g., JIRA).
• Manage requirements and backlog items, define acceptance criteria.
• Conduct user interviews and develop business process models.
• Coordinate with customers, IT, and leadership to align requirements with technical solutions.
• Perform backlog refinement and ensure traceability across requirements, test cases, and risks.

Skills

Agile/SAFe

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

JIRA

Software development background

Large Agile projects

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead requirements capture for government software projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with VA stakeholders, development teams, and QA to ensure clear, testable specifications.

Remote, full-time position requiring SAFe/Agile experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Ten years of professional experience preferred; U.S. citizenship and Public Trust clearance eligibility are required.