Business Analyst/Scrum Master

About Us:

BLN24 is an award winning digital creative agency that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst/Scrum Master to support development and delivery for an exciting digital services project. The Business Analyst/Scrum Master combines business analysis expertise with Agile project management skills. This dual role focuses on bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams to deliver modernized software solutions while ensuring smooth Agile processes. The individual will be responsible for requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and facilitation of Scrum ceremonies to align business needs with IT and cybersecurity objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define business problems, gather requirements, and recommend IT solutions.

· Serve as the Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

· Remove obstacles and foster an environment for high-performing Agile teams.

· Promote adherence to Agile principles and ensure the team meets its deliverables efficiently.

· Use Jira to manage and track tasks, sprint progress, and team performance metrics.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical deliverables.

· Conduct needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies to align business objectives with technology solutions.

· Analyze, design, and support the implementation of software solutions, including database, website, and application tools.

· Develop and manage test cases, execute testing, document results, and work closely with developers to resolve deficiencies.

· Create and analyze performance metrics, reports, and recommendations related to business systems, organizational policies, and IT structures.

· Maintain proficiency in User Experience (UX) principles, incorporating usability best practices into solution design.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field

· Experience initiating project kickoffs, designing and building Agile teams from the ground up.

· Experience supporting Digital Services projects

· Proficiency in Jira and other Agile project management tools.

· Strong communication and facilitation skills to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.

· Progressive experience in business analysis, including designing, testing, and implementing software solutions.

· Proven ability to work closely with clients to identify problems and coordinate with developers to deliver solutions.

· Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
We offer competitive benefits including: 401(k), Healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and more.
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.