Job Family:
Technology Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
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 Business Analyst will coordinate delivery of Agile products and expertise to the government in an Agile Product Owner role.
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 incoming tickets by assessing priority and impact.
• Document requirements and business workflows.
• Critically review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and customer needs, producing clear stories and documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve blockers and dependencies.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, working sessions, and program area updates
• Build project plans, status reports, and other content for executive leadership which promote efficient decision-making.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree. Four (4) additional years of experience can be used in lieu of degree.
• FOUR (4) years professional experience with at least TWO (2) as a Business Analyst.
• Ability to communicate complex technical problems to a non-technical audience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient with requirements-gathering.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility, agility, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as to work independently.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Must be able to work from Client office in Arlington, VA once every week.

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.)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using at a Federal program
• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others
• Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with stakeholders
• Experience/knowledge working in Azure DevOps
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or other cloud-based software products
• Self-motivated with innate organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple work streams against tight deadlines.

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

• 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 incoming tickets by assessing priority and impact.
• Document requirements and business workflows.
• Critically review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and customer needs, producing clear stories and documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve blockers and dependencies.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, working sessions, and program area updates
• Build project plans, status reports, and other content for executive leadership which promote efficient decision-making