Agile Business Analyst / Product Owner

GuidehouseArlington, 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
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