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Lead Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Appian)

@ Astor & Sanders
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Gather requirements, Lead Scrum, Configure Jira
Requirements Summary:6+ years as business analyst on large-scale software projects; Bachelor’s in CS/Information Systems; 4+ years leading Scrum teams; 3+ years configuring Jira; Appian experience; SCRUM Master cert required; Appian Analyst cert preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Jira, Appian
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Lead Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Appian)

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Lead Business Analyst/Scrum Master with Appian experience. This is a full-time and onsite position in Washington DC.

Position Summary: The Lead Business Analyst/Scrum Master will spearhead requirements gathering, user story creation, and agile ceremonies to enable successful Appian development initiatives. Acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, this role ensures that user needs are clearly defined, prioritized, and translated into actionable user stories. The Lead Business Analyst/Scrum Master also facilitates sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other scrum ceremonies, ensuring the team stays on track and delivers maximum business value.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Gather, analyze, and document requirements in coordination with Product Owners (PO) and subject matter experts, translating them into user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows.
  • Lead scrum activities (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, grooming/refinement, demos, retrospectives) and remove impediments for the team to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Develop user stories that address functional needs, data handling, security, and 508 compliance.
  • Configure Jira to manage product backlogs, sprints, roadmaps, and to track team velocity and performance metrics.
  • Continuously refine product backlogs to reflect changing priorities, system improvements, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Work with Appian architects and developers to ensure requirements are feasible, align with best practices, and are delivered within planned sprints.
  • Provide thorough documentation (use cases, business process flows, training materials) and assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and end-user training.