Agile Business Analyst / Product Owner

Guidehouse•Arlington, DC

23d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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