What You Will Do
- Serve as Scrum Master and coach to support the client in adopting an Agile framework and practices across all projects within the organization.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies.
- Lead the communication and exchange of information across teams. Engage with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
- Manage tasks and activities in Azure DevOps.
- Provide project, program, and portfolio management support for the client's priority projects and/or emerging priorities.
- Develop program management artifacts and tools including agendas, meeting minutes, project plans and schedules, and communications materials.
- Utilize an agile framework to translate requirements into user stories and collaborate with other Agile efforts across the client organization to effectively manage project activities and achievement of milestones.
- Proactively coordinate with client and other government stakeholders and contractors to gather relevant information and support achievement of project objectives.
- Develop reports and visualization to communicate progress, risks, issues and other information to diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Support the client in planning, coordinating, and leading meetings, and keeping contents of meetings focused.
- Respond to inquiries on behalf of the client.
- Collaborate with client leadership and staff to determine and prioritize business strategies.
- Work with client to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress toward goals
- Provide awareness of risks and assessing/monitoring risk when business decisions are made.
- Identify and provide recommendations on improvements across the client organization.
What You Will Need
- An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- FOUR (4) or more years of project development experience on an Agile Team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Agile Certifications
- Experience supporting projects in an IT environment is preferred
- Previous consulting experience with the federal government
- Experience working closely with senior executives and clients of varying levels in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to offer solutions and articulate the business impact to clients in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
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