Tech Product Analyst

Tech Product Analyst - Contract - Vienna, VA/Hybrid - $55.00 - $62.92/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Tech Product Analyst in Vienna, VA/Hybrid.

Role Description

Preferably we are looking for someone who has some prior BA experience. With that BA experience they will be able to contribute better for the Scrum Master role.
The Technical Product Analyst/Scrum Master is a hybrid role responsible for driving Agile delivery execution while performing deep technical and process analysis for Membership initiatives. This role partners closely with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to ensure predictable delivery, high-quality outcomes, and alignment to PI objectives.
The role blends Scrum Master servant leadership with hands-on technical/project analysis, enabling teams to translate business and architectural needs into well-defined, prioritized, and executable backlog items while continuously improving delivery flow.

Scrum Master & Agile Delivery Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master for an Agile team.
Facilitate all Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, Retrospectives, and System Demos.
Coach teams on Scrum and SAFe practices, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.
Identify, track, and remove or escalate impediments and risks impacting delivery.
Support PI Planning, ART syncs, and coordination with other teams and Shared Services.
Partner with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to ensure teams meet PI Objectives and commitments.
Apply Agile project management practices to support:
Scope, schedule, and dependency management
Risk and issue tracking
Delivery metrics and forecasting
Track and report team performance, velocity, and delivery health.
Ensure alignment between sprint execution and broader program milestones.
Represent the team in cross-team delivery forums (e.g., Scrum of Scrums / ART syncs) and strengthen communication channels to reduce dependencies and improve flow.
Partner with architecture/platform stakeholders as needed to keep work aligned to enterprise direction and operating model decisions being discussed

Technical Project & Product Analysis
Perform technical and functional analysis of business requirements, system workflows, APIs, and data integrations related to Pega platform and S3 microservices.
Partner with Product Owner and BSA s to create, refine, and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring stories are clear, testable, and ready.
Analyze dependencies, scope, risks, and impacts across teams and systems.
Review epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria, providing critical feedback to ensure quality.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, architecture, and delivery teams, translating needs into technical solutions.
Drive improvement initiatives to increase flow, quality, and predictability.
Mentor team members on Agile mindset and execution best practices.
Contribute to ART-level improvements and cross-team alignment.
Promote transparency, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Master for technology delivery teams and enabling reliable execution through Agile discipline.
Strong capability in technical/process analysis: translating ambiguous needs into clear backlog items and supporting end-to-end delivery.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
5+ years experience in Agile delivery roles, with Scrum Master and/or Technical Analyst experience.
Strong understanding of SAFe Agile, Scrum, and Lean principles.
Experience working with technical teams (APIs, integrations, data flows, cloud or service-based architectures).
Proven ability to analyze complex systems and translate requirements into executable backlog items.
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), CSM, or equivalent Agile certification.
Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation programs.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar Agile lifecycle tools.
Experience operating in matrixed, distributed teams.
Agile / SAFe Scrum Master expertise - running ceremonies, PI planning, tracking velocity, and delivery metrics
Backlog & requirements management - writing/refining user stories, epics, acceptance criteria (BA skillset) [
API, integrations & data flows - understanding system interactions (Pega, microservices, S3, etc.)
Azure DevOps / Agile tools - managing backlogs, tracking work, reporting progress
Technical analysis & system design understanding - translating business needs into technical solutions across teams
Risk, dependency & delivery management - identifying blockers, coordinating across teams, ensuring execution

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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