Senior Technical Business Analyst

Whitespace LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to lead projects and enhance software delivery. This remote role requires a strong background in Agile methodologies, effective stakeholder communication, and proven experience in delivering full software projects successfully.

Benefits

100% remote work

100% paid HSA medical, dental, and vision premiums

$500 annual HSA deposit

401(k) match (4% of annual compensation)

15 days PTO + 11 paid holidays

$1,000 team engagement budget per quarter

Discretionary bonuses

Collaborative teams

Mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Agile software development environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing successful software delivery efforts.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to elicit and define business and technical requirements.
• Write and maintain testable user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Washington, D.C., St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Remote

Senior Technical Business Analyst

Location: Remote (U.S. based)

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship only (No green card or visa sponsorship)

About Whitespace

Whitespace is an information technology consultancy serving middle-market clients with a passion for social good, impactful technology, and meaningful client engagement. We believe in human-centered, authentic approaches to crafting solutions that create measurable value for our clients and the communities they serve. As a Senior Technical Business Analyst , you will play a foundational role in shaping project success—ensuring that technical teams build the right things, the right way.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst , you will lead the translation of complex business needs into actionable, testable, and technically feasible user stories. You will partner closely with stakeholders, delivery managers, and development teams to guide a project from discovery through to successful deployment. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience driving end-to-end software delivery , with active contributions to managing project outcomes.

This is not an entry-level role. You must have played a key role in the successful delivery of at least one full software project , with strong ownership of outcomes and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive Requirement Discovery: Partner with product owners and stakeholders to elicit and define detailed business and technical requirements.
• Write High-Quality User Stories: Author and maintain well-decomposed, testable user stories with clear acceptance criteria and a well-defined Definition of Done (DoD) .
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead or support sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Delivery Management: Actively support or lead project delivery—tracking progress, resolving roadblocks, ensuring milestones are met, and collaborating across roles to deliver business value on time.
• Backlog Ownership: Prioritize and refine product backlogs in partnership with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.
• Research & Documentation: Conduct product, user, or market research and translate insights into actionable requirements.
• Support Testing Activities: Participate in application and user acceptance testing, ensuring requirements traceability and alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Coaching: Educate and guide stakeholders on Agile practices and product lifecycle concepts.

Who You Are

• A natural problem-solver with delivery-focused accountability
• A clear communicator and effective facilitator
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first culture
• A detail-oriented analyst with strong ownership of outcomes
• A strong collaborator who values people and purpose

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Agile software development environments.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or managing successful software delivery efforts.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC.
• Proven ability to write robust user stories , acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done that drive delivery quality.
• Skilled at leading Agile ceremonies and resolving blockers through facilitation and negotiation.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, resolving stakeholder misalignment, and driving clarity.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence , or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in delivery management or coordination on complex software projects.
• Background in government or enterprise-scale project delivery.
• Familiarity with Section 508 Accessibility guidelines.
• Exposure to UX design and ability to collaborate with design teams.
• Agile certifications (CSM, CSPO, SAFe) and experience in dual-role environments (e.g., BA/Scrum Master).
• Technical background including a BS in Computer Science or related, or experience with software development..

What We Offer

• 100% remote work (within the U.S.)
• 100% paid HSA medical, dental, and vision premiums and 20% for dependents.
• A $500 annual HSA deposit if enrolled in a HSA medical plan.
• 401(k) match (4% of annual compensation)
• 15 days PTO + 11 paid holidays
• $1,000 team engagement budget per team per quarter (Get to know your team, on us!)
• Discretionary bonuses (annual and spot)
• Technically sharp, collaborative teams
• A mission-driven environment with diverse and meaningful work

Annual base salary range: $107,730 – $147,000 (dependent on experience and location)

Final compensation to be determined based on qualifications and market alignment.

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