IT Business Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client is in search of an IT Business Analyst. This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. This role combines key responsibilities of a Business Analyst and a Scrum Master, playing a vital role in the successful execution of digital projects and agile delivery. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with websites, digital ecosystems, and enterprise platforms, and will act as a strategic liaison between business, marketing, and technical teams. A strong understanding of Agile practices, stakeholder engagement, backlog management, and enterprise CMS (Adobe Experience Manager or similar) is essential. Experience working on enterprise websites and digital marketing platforms is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
Business Analyst:
* Collaborate with Digital Product Owner and stakeholders to elicit, document, and translate business and technical requirements into actionable user stories
* Manage and maintain the Azure DevOps (ADO) backlog; prioritize and groom stories for upcoming sprints
* Lead business-side User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, execution oversight, and issue tracking
* Prepare milestone updates and sprint summaries for business and technical stakeholders
* Coordinate with business users for testing, feedback loops, and change management to ensure smooth rollout of features

Scrum Master:
* Facilitate core Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
* Act as a servant leader to the team-identifying and removing blockers to maintain delivery momentum
* Monitor sprint health, team velocity, and workflow; proactively identify areas for improvement
* Champion Agile best practices and foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment
* Support the Digital Product Owner in sprint goal definition and stakeholder alignment

REQUIREMENTS:
* Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PSM) preferred
* 5-8 years of experience in a combined Business Analyst and Scrum Master role, within digital or website teams
* Proven experience working with enterprise websites, digital marketing platforms, and CMS tools
* Deep understanding of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a must. Additional experience with other Adobe Products like Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Launch, Adobe Target is a plus
* Familiarity with user experience (UX) best practices, SEO fundamentals, QA/testing workflows, and digital analytics
* Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and ability to lead teams through Agile delivery cycles
* Proficiency in Azure DevOps or similar tools for backlog and sprint management
* Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise user stories and define acceptance criteria
* Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills across business, creative, and technical teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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