STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING! 

Scrum Master
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid schedule)
Duration: 24 Months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement

Key Requirements:
7+ years of experience in the following:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• Scrum Master Certification
• ADO experience and SaFE certification required.
• Product owner and Release Train Engineer experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily stand-ups and supporting the team in following the Scrum delivery process.
• Handle traditional project management duties including: scope definition, staffing, communication of status to clients and partners, budget oversight and risk/issue management.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Author user stories, acceptance criteria and execute a portion of the testing on projects.
• Serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software.
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team.
• Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt.
• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

Business Data Analyst

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration:  9 Month Contract
Pay:  $70/hr W2

Job Summary

The Business Analyst supports business operations by analyzing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating business needs into actionable insights. This role partners with leadership, operations, finance, sales, and other business teams to drive efficiency, performance, and data-driven decision-making—without an IT or technical systems focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current business processes, workflows, and operational performance

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement

• Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and data analysis

• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

• Support strategic initiatives, operational projects, and change management efforts

• Track KPIs and operational metrics to measure performance and outcomes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements

• Create business documentation such as process maps, SOPs, and requirement summaries

• Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting insights, and operational analysis

• Ensure solutions align with business goals, policies, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Management, or related field

• 2–5+ years of experience in a business analysis, operations, or analytical role

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Experience working with business stakeholders (non-technical)

• Proficiency in Excel and business reporting tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  Required Experience & Skills
  
  • · 5–9 years of hands-on experience with SAS, SQL, and Python programming.
    
  • · Will be tested on SAS during interview.
    
  • · Strong experience working in sandbox environments and data warehouses
    
  • · Ability to write queries, download datasets, and perform analysis independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operations, supply chain, finance, sales, or customer service environments

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)

• Experience creating process flows and business documentation

• Strong presentation and executive-level communication skills

Key Competencies

• Business process analysis

• Stakeholder management

• Data analysis and reporting

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Attention to detail

• Adaptability and collaboration

Must Have

Experience
8-10 years of experience