Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)
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Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)
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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) .
Overview The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the duties of a Business Analyst/Scrum Master in Application Services. In this role you will serve as the Scrum Master for a .NET development team, promote Agile principles and practices, and lead sprint planning and backlog refinement. You will also act as a project coordinator for large‑scale requests, ensuring documentation, scheduling, and training are effectively managed.
Essential Functions
Perform complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services for the Enterprise Application Services division.
Serve as the Scrum Master for a .NET software development team, promoting Agile principles and facilitating Scrum events.
Coordinate large‑scale project activities, reviewing requests, managing documentation, and monitoring schedules and testing.
Maintain knowledge of new IT developments through continued education and professional growth.
Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of college coursework in computer science or a related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related IT field.
Specialized Skills
Three (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects, documenting requirements, use cases, process flows, and translating them into user stories.
Three (3) years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development team, leading Agile events and guiding iterative delivery.
Three (3) years of experience customizing and managing Azure DevOps environments, including boards, sprints, releases, and CI/CD pipelines.
Three (3) years of experience developing and maintaining Detailed Functional Design Documents and related release and deployment documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience as described in Specialized Skills.
Three (3) years of experience coordinating technical initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
One (1) year of experience in a government agency supporting application modernization or cloud migration.
Three (3) years of experience in organizational change management activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, and JIRA.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
Conditions of Employment
Verify identity, employment authorization, and background check eligibility.
Will use agency‑supplied equipment.
Attend seminars, conferences, and trainings as required.
Lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Travel as necessary and work outside normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Benefits
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision.
Flexible work schedules when available.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually.
12 days of paid sick leave annually.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program.
Optional pre‑tax programs – MCAP & DCAP.
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Work Hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Work Location 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact Elizabeth Bridges elizabeth.bridges@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State employees. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois.jobs2web.com site. The main form of communication will be through email; please check your junk, spam, or other folders for communications regarding submitted applications. You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
Nearest Major Market Springfield
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Business Analyst/Scrum Master (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)
role at
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) .
Overview The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the duties of a Business Analyst/Scrum Master in Application Services. In this role you will serve as the Scrum Master for a .NET development team, promote Agile principles and practices, and lead sprint planning and backlog refinement. You will also act as a project coordinator for large‑scale requests, ensuring documentation, scheduling, and training are effectively managed.
Essential Functions
Perform complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services for the Enterprise Application Services division.
Serve as the Scrum Master for a .NET software development team, promoting Agile principles and facilitating Scrum events.
Coordinate large‑scale project activities, reviewing requests, managing documentation, and monitoring schedules and testing.
Maintain knowledge of new IT developments through continued education and professional growth.
Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of college coursework in computer science or a related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related IT field.
Specialized Skills
Three (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects, documenting requirements, use cases, process flows, and translating them into user stories.
Three (3) years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development team, leading Agile events and guiding iterative delivery.
Three (3) years of experience customizing and managing Azure DevOps environments, including boards, sprints, releases, and CI/CD pipelines.
Three (3) years of experience developing and maintaining Detailed Functional Design Documents and related release and deployment documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience as described in Specialized Skills.
Three (3) years of experience coordinating technical initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
One (1) year of experience in a government agency supporting application modernization or cloud migration.
Three (3) years of experience in organizational change management activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, and JIRA.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
Conditions of Employment
Verify identity, employment authorization, and background check eligibility.
Will use agency‑supplied equipment.
Attend seminars, conferences, and trainings as required.
Lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Travel as necessary and work outside normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Benefits
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision.
Flexible work schedules when available.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually.
12 days of paid sick leave annually.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program.
Optional pre‑tax programs – MCAP & DCAP.
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Work Hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Work Location 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact Elizabeth Bridges elizabeth.bridges@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State employees. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois.jobs2web.com site. The main form of communication will be through email; please check your junk, spam, or other folders for communications regarding submitted applications. You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
Nearest Major Market Springfield
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