Senior Business Analyst, Scrum Master

Senior Business Analyst, Scrum Master New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates for the Senior Business Analyst, Scrum Master . This position, reporting to the Director of Waypoint Student and Author , will support the New Meridian team in leading the Waypoint Author application team and its users from initial ideas and observations through business and technical definition, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and guiding solutions through the full lifecycle, including client support. WHO WE ARE: New Meridian is a non-profit, assessment design and development organization. We believe assessments should focus on skills that matter: critical thinking, deep understanding, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively, helping prepare students to adapt and thrive in a complex world. At New Meridian, we create high-quality assessments that measure these skills to ensure all students have access to valuable educational experiences. Our mission is to advance the quality of public education for all students by designing assessments that focus on the skills that matter. Our team is defined by a strong commitment to improving student learning, empowering teachers, and advancing the role of high-quality assessment in expanding opportunity for all students. We are recognized leaders in assessment innovation, driven by our willingness to tackle complex challenges and our dedication to delivering exceptional support to our partners. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: SUMMARY: Waypoint Author is a comprehensive test development system for creating and managing assessment content, featuring import/export transformation tools, robust item banking, flexible forms construction, and collaborative content review workflows. We are seeking an agile, detail-oriented professional who can advance business-critical application workstreams without sacrificing quality or momentum. The successful candidate will pair sound judgment and integrity with creative, analytical problem-solving, effective use of technology, and a proactive approach to improving policies and procedures. The Senior Business Analyst, Scrum Master facilitates software development Scrum ceremonies and gathers and documents requirements for our content authoring application supporting K–12 assessments. This role collaborates with technology partners and internal and external customers throughout the development and production lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong interpersonal and analytical skills with a customer-focused mindset and close attention to detail. They can support technical troubleshooting and deliver effective demonstrations to internal and external audiences. In this role, they will help establish reliable system data and processes, prioritize work appropriately, and advance continuous improvement initiatives. Our ideal candidate has the following traits: An ability to get things done : You are results-driven, action oriented, and persistent. You are a master organizer and project planner who consistently looks ahead and anticipates needs before they arise. You take initiative and are action oriented. Analytical: You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable reviewing quantitative data to inform your understanding of the market and customer needs and issues. Creative mindset: You have the ability to quickly adapt and develop creative solutions to communication and logistics challenges. You are not easily discouraged. Emotional intelligence : You are highly self-aware and perceptive to the dynamics of key relationships. You are positive, empathetic, flexible, and curious. You naturally gain the respect of your colleagues through your authenticity, warmth, and competence. Trustworthy : You are highly ethical, principled, and mission driven, garnering the trust of colleagues and vendors. You exercise discretion and confidentiality. EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead cross-functional definition of system mo…

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