Business Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

OCH Technologies is looking for a talented and experienced Business Analyst / Scrum Master that supports Agile software development teams by facilitating ceremonies, refining requirements, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical delivery. This role partners closely with product owners, developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to drive clarity, remove impediments, and ensure teams deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, deep Agile knowledge, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

OCH Technologies, LLC – Washington, DC

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories.
• Maintain and groom product backlogs to ensure clarity, prioritization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with Product Owners to define acceptance criteria, clarify scope, and ensure deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.
• Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team progress and work proactively to maintain team efficiency and performance.
• Analyze business processes, workflows, system behavior, and data needs to recommend improvements and optimize product functionality.
• Support Agile maturity across the organization by coaching team members on Agile principles and scrum best practices.
• Monitor team KPIs and Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn‑down, cycle time) and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QA teams to validate test cases, ensure acceptance criteria accuracy, and support UAT readiness.
• Coordinate cross‑team dependencies, risks, and project deliverables to ensure smooth execution and transparency.
• Prepare documentation such as business requirements, user stories, process maps, data flow diagrams, and release notes.
• Assist with cross‑department administrative duties and operational support as required.
• Provide general administrative and reporting support, including assistance with Unanet tasks, status reporting, and quality department needs.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, science, or related field
• Minimum of five (5)+ years of professional experience
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity with Government software development and testing processes

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Level security clearance

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting government programs, federal contracting environments, or regulated industries
• Background in UX, process modeling, data analysis, or technical documentation
• Experience with Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with QA practices, including test planning and execution of user acceptance testing (UAT)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically.
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to support multiple teams or programs simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

At OCH, we are more than just a government contracting firm; we are innovators and leaders in providing cutting‑edge IT services and cybersecurity solutions. Driven by a set of fundamental values, we excel in creating secure, efficient, and forward‑thinking solutions that empower the government agencies we work with. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, adapting swiftly to new challenges, and focusing on the people we serve ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and lead the industry in innovation and reliability.

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