Requirements Traceability Lead

We are seeking a Requirements Traceability Lead/Chief Scrum Master to lead end-to-end requirements lifecycle management for a statewide court management system implementation. This is a hybrid full-time position located in Nashville, TN.

• Lead development and maintenance of requirements traceability across system lifecycle (business requirements through testing and deployment)
• Leads and coordinates multiple Scrum teams-facilitating cross-team collaboration, resolving shared blockers, and driving consistent Agile practices at scale
• Establish and enforce requirements governance, version control, and change management processes
• Partner with judicial stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure complete and accurate requirement coverage
• Develop and maintain traceability matrices linking business needs to system design, development, testing, and training artifacts
• Support quality assurance by ensuring requirements is testable, validated, and aligned to acceptance criteria
• Coordinate impact analysis for requirement changes across functional and technical components
• Provide reporting and dashboards to track requirement status, gaps, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure alignment with court operations, case management workflows, and statewide standards

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant years of experience in lieu of education

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in requirements management, business analysis, or systems implementation

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing traceability for large-scale IT system implementations

• Experience with requirements traceability tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms)

• Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple agencies or jurisdictions

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required state-level background check or clearance, as applicable

• US Citizenship

• Experience supporting court management systems or justice sector modernization efforts

• Certification in business analysis or project management (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP)

• Experience implementing requirements governance frameworks at scale

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies

• Experience building dashboards or reporting for executive stakeholders

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing practices

• Experience working with public sector or court/justice systems

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing practices

• Experience working with public sector or court/justice systems

• Candidates located in Nashville, TN will be given preference

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.