Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master
Valiant Solutions, LLC
- North Carolina
- $110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications are a plus
- Scrum master experience is highly desirable
- Proven experience in IT application modernization projects, preferably in a senior capacity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficient in business analysis tools and methodologies, such as BPMN, UML, Agile, and Waterfall.
- Understanding environmental regulations and sustainability practices is a plus.
- This position requires US work authorization and the ability to pass a federal background check to obtain a federal security badge.
- Conduct a detailed analysis of business processes and systems.
- Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
- Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams, and support teams.
- Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to align on project goals and objectives, and ensure the delivery of agreed-upon deliverables.
- Develop and document detailed business requirements and functional specifications.
- Collaborate with architects and developers to design and validate solutions that meet business requirements and align with modernization goals.
- Assist the Project Manager in project planning, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
- Coordinate with QA teams to facilitate comprehensive testing and validation.
- Requirements elicitation and documentation techniques include interviews, surveys, focus groups, use case scenarios, user stories, and requirements workshops.
- Business process modeling and mapping tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, and BPMN notation.
- Data modeling and analysis techniques, such as entity-relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams.
- Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Project management tools include JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello, and Asana.
Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral BonusesThe salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $110,000 - $130,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described below. Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice.Remote Work PolicyRemote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.Equal Employment OpportunityValiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.Physical DemandsSitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Authorization to Share Resume and Personal InformationBy submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.#LI-JM1