Ares Enterprise · 2 months ago
Business & Quality Assurance Analyst – New York City Department of Education
Dunn Loring, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAres Enterprise LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business and trusted federal technology partner seeking a Business Analyst to support the New York City Department of Education's Facilities Application Support Project. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to gather and document requirements, streamline processes, and enhance Agile Software Development practices.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with DOE’s Division of Instructional & Information Technology (DIIT) and Ares project leadership to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for key systems such as Water Testing Management, AHERA Management System, and Capital Management and Building Surveys
Support efforts to streamline processes, automate workflows, improve reporting capabilities, and strengthen system integrations
Assign workloads, monitor progress, and deliver monthly status reports
Perform risk management, oversee agile processes, and make management and operational decisions to maintain the required quality standards
Follow standard Agile Scrum management and development processes, including documenting requirements and design in user stories, conducting daily scrum meetings, weekly backlog grooming sessions, sprint planning meetings, sprint feature demos, and sprint retrospective meetings
Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to enhance our Product Backlog
Create and refine essential artifacts such as User Stories, User Story Maps, Business Process Diagrams, and other materials that support Agile Software Development
Ensure that User Stories meet the Definition of Ready criteria, are clear, concise, and include well-defined acceptance criteria
Work closely with the Scrum Team to refine and estimate User Stories
Develop test cases, execute them, and meticulously document the results of test coverage and any issues encountered when necessary
Document requirements and designs within user stories, incorporating acceptance criteria, User Interface (UI) mockups, workflow diagrams, and other relevant documentation
Direct and facilitate Scrum practices, ceremonies, and events following the guidelines outlined in the Scrum Guide
Ensure that all Scrum events, including the Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, are conducted efficiently and effectively within their designated time frames
Assist in defining effective Product Goals and managing the Product Backlog
Remove any barriers that may hinder collaboration between stakeholders and the Scrum Team, fostering a culture of cooperation and efficiency
Help the Scrum Team refine and enhance its practices within the Scrum framework
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of Experience
Proficient in MS Visio, MS Project, MS PowerPoint
Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices
Strong documentation experience is a must
Experience in user story refinement, backlog management, and test case development
Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) is a plus
Company
Ares Enterprise
Ares Enterprise, LLC (“Ares”) is a SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business and ServiceNow Consulting & Implementation Partner founded in October of 2022.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase