What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Business analyst position at National Computer Systems?
Benefits:
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) – Remote option also available
Duration: Contract
Description
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business analyst/Scrum Master who is a servant leader and agile coach, not a project manager or meeting facilitator. This role requires deep, hands-on Scrum Master experience with a proven ability to coach squads toward higher levels of agile maturity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Candidates with predominantly Project Management backgrounds will not be considered unless they demonstrate significant, sustained experience operating as a Scrum Master.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a true Scrum Master, embedding agile principles and Scrum values across squads
Coach squads to improve agile maturity, self-organization, accountability, and flow
Go beyond facilitating ceremonies by:
Identifying and removing systemic impediments
Driving continuous improvement using data and insights
Challenging anti-patterns and ineffective behaviors
Partner with Product Owners to improve backlog readiness, value delivery, and stakeholder collaboration
Coach teams and leaders on agile mindset, not just processes
Support squads in delivering predictable, high-quality outcomes
Facilitate healthy team dynamics and psychological safety
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to drive consistency and best practices across the organization
Actively contribute to scaling initiatives where applicable
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of dedicated Scrum Master experience (not combined with PM duties)
Demonstrated success coaching teams from low to high agile maturity
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Agile principles
Proven ability to influence without authority and challenge the status quo
Experience addressing team and organizational impediments, not just sprint-level issues
Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work with multiple squads if required
Desirable Experience
Experience working in Scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, Spotify model, or equivalent)
Experience coaching squads within complex, enterprise environments
Agile coaching or Scrum Master certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM, etc.)
What This Role Is Not
Not a Project Manager role
Not a delivery tracker or status reporter
Not limited to facilitating Scrum ceremonies
This is a remote position.
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) – Remote option also available
Duration: Contract
Description
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business analyst/Scrum Master who is a servant leader and agile coach, not a project manager or meeting facilitator. This role requires deep, hands-on Scrum Master experience with a proven ability to coach squads toward higher levels of agile maturity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Candidates with predominantly Project Management backgrounds will not be considered unless they demonstrate significant, sustained experience operating as a Scrum Master.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a true Scrum Master, embedding agile principles and Scrum values across squads
Coach squads to improve agile maturity, self-organization, accountability, and flow
Go beyond facilitating ceremonies by:
Identifying and removing systemic impediments
Driving continuous improvement using data and insights
Challenging anti-patterns and ineffective behaviors
Partner with Product Owners to improve backlog readiness, value delivery, and stakeholder collaboration
Coach teams and leaders on agile mindset, not just processes
Support squads in delivering predictable, high-quality outcomes
Facilitate healthy team dynamics and psychological safety
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to drive consistency and best practices across the organization
Actively contribute to scaling initiatives where applicable
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of dedicated Scrum Master experience (not combined with PM duties)
Demonstrated success coaching teams from low to high agile maturity
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Agile principles
Proven ability to influence without authority and challenge the status quo
Experience addressing team and organizational impediments, not just sprint-level issues
Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work with multiple squads if required
Desirable Experience
Experience working in Scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, Spotify model, or equivalent)
Experience coaching squads within complex, enterprise environments
Agile coaching or Scrum Master certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM, etc.)
What This Role Is Not
Not a Project Manager role
Not a delivery tracker or status reporter
Not limited to facilitating Scrum ceremonies
This is a remote position.
Salary : $50 - $60