Requirements Analyst – Faculty Specialist

About the role

The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) Lab at the University of Maryland is seeking a Requirements Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team that builds transportation data analytics and situational awareness tools. You will work closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and software developers to translate transportation challenges into clear, testable requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document functional and non‑functional requirements for transportation analytics applications.
• Create use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Maintain traceability matrices and ensure requirements are reflected throughout design, development, and testing phases.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to prioritize backlog items and support sprint planning.
• Participate in verification and validation activities, reviewing test results against documented requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in requirements analysis or business analysis, preferably in a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, engineers, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an Agile, cross‑functional team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements with options for remote or onsite work.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge transportation research that impacts public safety, the environment, and taxpayer savings.
• Access to a collaborative, diverse team of developers, data scientists, and UX designers.