Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master
Spatial Front, Inc · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
Analyst$85k–$120k/yrFull-time
Position Overview
Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master to support a federal customer. This hybrid role combines strong business analysis expertise with Agile Scrum leadership to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions.
Business Analysis
- Partner with stakeholders to translate product strategy and roadmap into user stories, features, and enablers
- Analyze user needs to define functional and cross-functional requirements across the SDLC
- Decompose large epics into clear, testable user stories with defined acceptance criteria
- Manage and maintain the product backlog in Jira
- Support backlog grooming, prioritization, and release planning
- Conduct bi-weekly testing and validation of completed user stories
- Ensure delivered functionality aligns with requirements and customer expectations
Scrum Master / Agile Leadership
- Serve as Scrum Master, ensuring Agile best practices are followed
- Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including:
- Backlog Refinement
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand-Ups
- Sprint Reviews / Demos
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Identify and remove impediments and blockers to team progress
- Coach team members to improve processes, collaboration, and delivery outcomes
- Track and communicate team metrics and performance indicators
Collaboration & Support
- Support the Project Manager in coordinating meetings, presentations, and deliverables
- Engage with customers and end users to address questions and gather feedback
- Promote strong communication across technical and non-technical teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or six (6) years of equivalent work experience instead of a degree
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Business Analyst
- At least two (2) years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting IT/software development efforts
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed, comprehensive, testable, and traceable requirements, including:
- Business Requirements
- Functional Requirements
- Data Requirements
- System/Software Specifications
- Use Cases
- Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Proficiency with Jira and Confluence
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting federal government programs
- Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent
- Experience working in regulated or secure environments
Clearance & Eligibility Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance
- Willingness to complete fingerprinting and background investigation for system access and badging
Other Information
- The salary for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually
- For information on SFI's benefits, please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
- This is a full-time W2 position
- Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp.
- Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.