Washington, DC, United States of America
6 hours ago
Agile Business Analyst / Product Owner

Job Family:

Technology Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support a US Federal Government client. As part of the product delivery team, the Product Owner will coordinate delivery of Agile products and expertise to the government.

The individual will regularly interact with senior government officials, staff, and will be engaged in a diverse set of program-specific tasks related to the Department's transformative systems. The individual should possess a willingness to be flexible in supporting numerous work products and deliverables.

Tasks include:

Serve as Product Owner across one or more teams

Analyze business processes and elicit requirements to assist in defining objectives for product development

Work closely with Business Owners to define features and prioritize work by assessing priority and impact

Collaborate with the team to resolve blockers and dependencies

Support quarterly planning efforts and keep teams aligned to goals and objectives

Manage the product backlog, prioritizing work items based on value

Create product vision and roadmaps


What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree

FOUR (4) years professional experience with at least THREE (3) as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in an Agile delivery environment


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience improving processes and defining requirements through user stories to inform IT product delivery

Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, Agile Product Owner/Product Manager, etc.)  - scaled Agile (SAFe) certifications are preferred

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using at a Federal program including PI planning

Strong written and oral communication skills  

Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others

Exceptional customer service skills

Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with stakeholders

Experience coordinating with technical teams and an understanding of basic tech terminology/concepts

Strong time-management and prioritization skills

Flexibility, agility, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as to work independently

Experience/knowledge working in Azure DevOps to create epics, features, and user stories

Self-motivated with innate organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple work streams against tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relations with and communicate across all levels of staff and leadership, along with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.

Experience building project plans, status reports, and other content for executive leadership which promote efficient decision-making.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

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

About Guidehouse

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.

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