ICF Next

Business Analyst/Scrum Master (AI focus - Remote US)

ICF Next$67K — $114K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years experience as a software business analyst, ideally with AI tools
  • 2+ years in agile environments including role-specific responsibilities
  • Experience with Jira or similar Agile project management software
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Requirements Management, and Scope Management methodologies
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and product management skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and follow-up communications.
  • Apply analytical techniques to evaluate business processes and data flows.
  • Negotiate business solutions balancing feasibility, timeline, and needs.
  • Develop documentation such as Decision Analysis and Resolutions (DAR) for reviews.
  • Initiate process improvements based on operational understanding.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists to make AI process improvement recommendations.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects in a collaborative setting.
  • Opportunity to lead an Agile team and enhance Scrum skills.
  • Engage with a variety of stakeholders including federal agency teams.
  • Gain exposure to cloud-based technologies like Azure and Databricks.
  • Flexible work environment with a remote office option.
Full Job Description
ICF is seeking a Business Analyst/Scrum Master to support an AI-focused project as well as support to a Product Management Team within an existing customer engagement.

The ideal candidate will work with a team of AI Engineers, Governance and Security leaders to document and execute against a roadmap to scale an AI platform that will enable end users to build AI tooling, applications, and solutions within a governed and secure environment.

The candidate will translate requirements into documentation and conceptual design for a team of Data Scientists, developers and solution architects for a modernized application built on Azure with Databricks. You are responsible for bridging the gap between technical and non-technical project staff by eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and communicating concise requirements for implementation based on business needs. You will work with end users across a diverse set of stakeholders with a federal agency client to clarify scope, leverage your knowledge of business processes and AI technology to determine the necessary analytical approach, and identify overlapping functions and dependencies.

You are comfortable leading an Agile team employing Scrum development framework. You also have a concrete understanding of cloud-based and AI-based software development terminology, as well as familiarity with larger contextual guardrails as ATO process, security, and privacy. You are known for effective communication in person or via phone/conferencing and can represent the voice of the business.

What you'll be doing:
  • Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate requirements elicitation sessions and provide clear follow up steps
  • Apply comprehensive analytical techniques to assess business processes, data flows, and system interactions, ensuring thorough and insightful analysis.
  • Negotiate and recommend business solutions that balance technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and business need
  • Develop documentation such as Decision Analysis and Resolutions (DAR) for customer review/approval
  • Develop an understanding of the operational processes and procedures and take initiative on process improvements
  • Work with Data Scientists to make AI recommendations towards process improvements
  • Support documentation edits, updates, and reporting for senior leadership meetings


What you must have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field OR equivalent years of work experience
  • 2+ years of experience as a software business analyst, preferably working directly with AI tools and concepts
  • 2+ years recent experience as a business analyst and cross-functional team member working in an agile development environment (i.e., scrum, kanban, etc.) to include:
    • Leading requirements management
    • Requirements elicitation and documentation
    • User story definition
    • Acceptant criteria determination
  • 2+ years experience with Jira (or similar Agile project tracking software)
  • Comprehensive understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), Requirements Management, and Scope Management methodologies
  • Must possess excellent analytical, organizational and product management skills
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust


What we'd like you to have:
• Working knowledge of AI technologies and implementations
• Documented experience in cloud modernization efforts on AWS or Azure
• Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and/or Scale Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Documented experience in leading scrum teams and unblocking development teams
• Skilled in managing and aligning requirements across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Works with Product Owner to groom and prioritize a backlog
• Highly organized and appreciation for details
• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

Technologies you'll use: Jira, Confluence, Mural, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, various approved LLMs, Databricks

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [redacted] for assistance.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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