Senior Functional Analyst — Remote, Agile/SAFe Expert

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Newport News (VA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead the capture of business and technical requirements for federal software projects. This 100% remote role supports the Veterans Affairs department and requires collaboration with IT, business users, and leadership to document requirements in ALM tools like JIRA.

Candidates should have a strong SAFe/Agile background, extensive experience in requirements management, and a Master’s degree in engineering or related field. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with software development and SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to document requirements and manage traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture of business and functional requirements for software teams.
• Collaborate with users, IT, and leadership to document requirements in ALM tools.
• Manage requirements in an ALM tool and conduct backlog refinement.
• Perform requirement analysis, user interviews, and develop process models.
• Write and deliver project documents to clients and track risks/issues.

Skills

Software development

Agile/SAFe

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

JIRA

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to lead the capture of business and technical requirements for federal software projects. This 100% remote role supports the Veterans Affairs department and requires collaboration with IT, business users, and leadership to document requirements in ALM tools like JIRA.

Candidates should have a strong SAFe/Agile background, extensive experience in requirements management, and a Master’s degree in engineering or related field. U.S.