Role Overview
Cisive is hiring a Senior Business Analyst. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Maryland. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Senior Business Analyst / Scrum Master
Cisive
Full-Time | Remote | Product & Technology
About the Role
Cisive is a leading provider of compliant background screening solutions serving mid-market businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations. This is a dual-function role for a sharp, collaborative professional who thrives at the intersection of analysis and agile delivery. You will serve as both the primary Senior Business Analyst and Scrum Master for a cross-functional team supporting our Drug Testing & Occupational Health, Government, and Transportation clients driving clarity from discovery through delivery in a compliance-sensitive, regulated environment.
Business Analyst Responsibilities
- Partner with product owners and stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements across Cisive’s background screening workflows
- Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows — with particular attention to FCRA compliance requirements
- Conduct gap analyses, workflow assessments, and process mapping across screening product areas including criminal, verifications, civil, medical, MVR, and drug screening
- Maintain a well-groomed, prioritized product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner
- Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and stakeholder interviews to align on scope and intent
- Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team to ensure shared understanding
- Define and track KPIs and success metrics for delivered features and solutions
- Produce high-quality documentation including BRDs, process diagrams, data flows, and user journey maps
- Support UAT by developing test scenarios, coordinating with QA, and managing stakeholder sign-off
Scrum Master Responsibilities
- Facilitate all scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Shield the team from external interruptions and protect sprint commitments
- Track and communicate sprint velocity, burndown metrics, and team capacity
- Coach team members on agile principles and continuous improvement practices
- Identify and actively remove blockers, escalating impediments when necessary
- Foster a psychologically safe, high-trust team environment rooted in agile values
- Report sprint health and delivery progress to leadership and key stakeholders
- Continuously improve team processes through retrospective action items and experimentation
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of business analyst experience
- 2+ years acting as a Scrum Master or agile lead
- Strong proficiency with Jira and agile tooling
- Experience writing user stories and BRDs
- Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across dual roles
Preferred Qualifications
- CSM, CSPO, or equivalent Agile certification
- CBAP or PMI-PBA certification
- Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive industries (FCRA, background screening, or HR-tech (preferred)
- Familiarity with process documentation tools (e.g., Confluence)
- Background in SaaS or product-led organizations
- Experience with Claude
Key Competencies
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Servant leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Data-driven mindset
- Agile delivery
About Cisive
Cisive
cisive.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Business Analyst position at Cisive?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Cisive. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Senior Business Analyst role at Cisive remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Maryland, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Senior Business Analyst at Cisive earn?
Cisive has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Business Analyst role at Cisive posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Business Analyst role at Cisive require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Cisive lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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