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The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in developing high-impact services and products in the arenas of employment, military, student testing, and professional credentialing and licensure. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Industrial-Organizational Psychologists, Educational Researchers, and Behavioral Science Consultants. 

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support DoD software development projects across our Monterey CA (Preferred), Alexandria VA, and San Diego CA, locations. This role combines business analysis (75%) with Scrum Master responsibilities (25%) to bridge business requirements and technical implementation while facilitating Agile development processes. You will translate client requirements into actionable development tasks while ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and working effectively in a matrix organizational structure.

As a Business Analyst, you will:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from DoD clients and stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices and technical documentation for DoD compliance
• Convert requirements into well-defined Jira tickets with clear acceptance criteria, priority levels, and effort estimates
• Support release planning through requirements analysis, scope management, and impact assessment
• Collaborate with development and QA teams across multiple locations to ensure accurate implementation
• Validate deliverables against requirements and ensure compliance with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG)
• Support change management processes and conduct impact analysis for requirement modifications
• Maintain requirements repositories and knowledge management systems using SharePoint and Confluence
• Create process flow diagrams, wireframes, and system specifications using Visio and modeling tools

Scrum Master Responsibilities (25%):

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Remove impediments and optimize team performance using Agile best practices
• Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum framework implementation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Coordinate with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders across time zones
• Work effectively in matrix organization supporting multiple concurrent DoD projects and program offices
• Present requirements analysis and sprint progress to DoD clients and program management
• Support proposal development activities including technical scoping and effort estimation

Requirements:

• US Citizen with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust clearance
• Work on-site at one of our locations: Alexandria VA, Monterey CA, San Diego CA
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Equivalent technical training, education, certifications, or work experience may be considered
• 3-5 years of experience in business analysis and requirements management
• Experience supporting DoD contracts and familiarity with government projects
• Proficiency with Jira for ticket management, workflow configuration, and reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Visio, and requirements management tools
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), IT systems, and DoD security compliance frameworks
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills in matrix organizational structures
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing requirements
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams

Preferred:

• PMP, CBAP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Experience with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG)
• Knowledge of testing processes and QA methodologies
• Familiarity with AWS gov cloud platform and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with federal testing and assessment systems
• Understanding of containerization and CI/CD pipeline requirements

The anticipated salary for this role is $93,000 to $115,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.

At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled. All employment decisions will be merit based and made solely on the individual qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

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