Agile Requirements Analyst - Ability to obtain SECRET Clearance (Remote) at Akima, LLC in Carmel, Indiana

Job Description:

Compass Point Technology, an Akima Company, delivers highly specialized, data-centric services and technology solutions that break down organizational boundaries and transform mission delivery for government customers. Compass Point offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and a wide variety of career development opportunities. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a mid-level Agile Requirement Analyst (RA) with a strong background in Scrum development for a transformation project.  The RA will be to serve as the primary person to generate most written artifacts (requirements, user guides, meeting minutes) for the project.  We will use Jira and the Atlassian Suite along with related tools to meet these needs.

Responsibilities:

Note: Position is a contingent (upon award) role.

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  Capture requirements from the Government – record and track in Jira

  
  


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  Take meeting minutes

  
  


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  Update User Stories in Jira with size (in story points), and significant status changes

  
  


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  Prepare User Guides and review Admin Guides for software

  
  


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  Prepare one page Quick Reference guides for users to have at their desks

  
  


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  Answer user questions about documentation or new features

  
  


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  Edit test plans

  
  


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  Assist in the testing of the front end user interface for the software

  
  


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  Assist the Program Manager in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports

  
  

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English


• Agile Scrum


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  Requirements Gathering

  
  


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  Jira (including lightweight administration tasks)

  
  


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  Experience

  
  
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    Backlog creation and Refinement

    
    
  
  
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    Poker Planning

    
    
  
  
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    Sprint Planning

    
    
  
  
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    Daily Standups

    
    
  
  
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    Sprint Reviews

    
    
  
  
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    Sprint Retrospectives

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Experience required: 5 years performing the above or similar functions in a Scrum environment

  
  


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  Desired Education: BS or BA in a field requiring substantial writing of formal papers is preferred.

  
  


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  Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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